Kidnapping rate of Israel declined by 2.78% from 3.6 cases per 100,000 population in 2010 to 3.5 cases per 100,000 population in 2011. Since the 3.09% growth in 2005, kidnapping rate plummeted by 44.71% in 2011.
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, % |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3.5 | -2.78% |
| 2010 | 3.6 | -24.84% |
| 2008 | 4.8 | -1.64% |
| 2007 | 4.9 | -14.11% |
| 2006 | 5.7 | -10.43% |
| 2005 | 6.3 | 3.09% |
| 2004 | 6.1 |