Kidnapping

65,461 (number) in 2013

Kidnapping of India soared by 37.55% from 47,592 number in 2012 to 65,461 number in 2013. Since the 2.12% downward trend in 2005, kidnapping rocketed by 186.71% in 2013.

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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, %
2013 65,461 37.55%
2012 47,592 6.56%
2011 44,664 16.19%
2010 38,440 13.53%
2009 33,860 11.89%
2008 30,261 9.80%
2007 27,561 14.88%
2006 23,991 5.08%
2005 22,832 -2.12%
2004 23,327