Kidnapping rate

5.9 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2015

Kidnapping rate of Germany declined by 4.35% from 6.2 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 5.9 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 5.23% jump in 2012, kidnapping rate slumped by 7.76% 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 5.9 -4.35%
2014 6.2 0.81%
2013 6.2 -4.35%
2012 6.4 5.23%
2011 6.1 0.49%
2010 6.1 -4.40%
2009 6.4 176.96%
2008 2.3 1.77%
2007 2.3 14.72%
2006 2.0 -7.51%
2005 2.1 -5.33%
2004 2.3