Kidnapping rate of Ireland rocketed by 23.02% from 2.7 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 3.3 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 7.69% slump in 2012, kidnapping rate shot up by 50.93% in 2015.
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, % |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3.3 | 23.02% |
| 2014 | 2.7 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 2.7 | 22.69% |
| 2012 | 2.2 | -7.69% |
| 2011 | 2.3 | -19.31% |
| 2010 | 2.9 | -9.38% |
| 2009 | 3.2 | 86.05% |
| 2008 | 1.7 | -28.93% |
| 2007 | 2.4 | 28.04% |
| 2006 | 1.9 | 7.39% |
| 2005 | 1.8 | -2.22% |
| 2004 | 1.8 |