Kidnapping

3,985 (number) in 2015

Kidnapping of France soared by 34.81% from 2,956 number in 2014 to 3,985 number in 2015. Since the 5.24% drop in 2012, kidnapping rocketed by 88.24% 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 3,985 34.81%
2014 2,956 30.45%
2013 2,266 7.04%
2012 2,117 -5.24%
2011 2,234 6.79%
2010 2,092 0.34%
2009 2,085 0.53%
2008 2,074 -1.66%
2007 2,109 -7.82%
2006 2,288 13.72%
2005 2,012 -6.11%
2004 2,143