Kidnapping rate of France rocketed by 34.27% from 4.6 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 6.2 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 5.67% slump in 2012, kidnapping rate shot up by 85.89% in 2015.
The description is composed by our digital data assistant.“Kidnapping” means unlawfully detaining a person or persons against their will (including through the use of force; threat; fraud or enticement) for the purpose of demanding for their liberation an illicit gain or any other economic gain or other material benefit; or in order to oblige someone to do or not to do something. “Kidnapping” excludes disputes over child custody. (UN-CTS M5.5)
| Date | Value | Change, % |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6.2 | 34.27% |
| 2014 | 4.6 | 29.86% |
| 2013 | 3.6 | 6.61% |
| 2012 | 3.3 | -5.67% |
| 2011 | 3.5 | 6.33% |
| 2010 | 3.3 | -0.30% |
| 2009 | 3.3 | 0.00% |
| 2008 | 3.3 | -2.06% |
| 2007 | 3.4 | -8.36% |
| 2006 | 3.7 | 12.77% |
| 2005 | 3.3 | -6.53% |
| 2004 | 3.5 |