Kidnapping rate

0.2 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2014

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.

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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, %
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