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.
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 | 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 |