Kidnapping rate

6.2 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2015

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.

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“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