Kidnapping rate of India rocketed by 35.81% from 3.8 cases per 100,000 population in 2012 to 5.1 cases per 100,000 population in 2013. Since the 3.38% reduction in 2005, kidnapping rate shot up by 156.00% in 2013.
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, % |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 5.1 | 35.81% |
| 2012 | 3.8 | 5.31% |
| 2011 | 3.6 | 14.74% |
| 2010 | 3.1 | 11.83% |
| 2009 | 2.8 | 10.28% |
| 2008 | 2.5 | 8.12% |
| 2007 | 2.3 | 13.59% |
| 2006 | 2.1 | 3.00% |
| 2005 | 2.0 | -3.38% |
| 2004 | 2.1 |