Kidnapping rate of Japan jumped by 6.67% from 0.2 cases per 100,000 population in 2013 to 0.2 cases per 100,000 population in 2014. Since the 20.00% slump in 2011, kidnapping rate shot up by 33.33% in 2014.
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, % |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.2 | 6.67% |
| 2013 | 0.2 | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 0.2 | 25.00% |
| 2011 | 0.1 | -20.00% |
| 2010 | 0.2 | 25.00% |
| 2009 | 0.1 | 0.00% |
| 2008 | 0.1 | -25.00% |
| 2007 | 0.2 | 0.00% |
| 2006 | 0.2 | -27.27% |
| 2005 | 0.2 | -12.00% |
| 2004 | 0.3 | 13.64% |
| 2003 | 0.2 |