Kidnapping

110 (number) in 2015

Kidnapping of Kenya soared by 233.33% from 33 number in 2014 to 110 number in 2015. Since the 21.33% drop in 2013, kidnapping rocketed by 86.44% 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 110 233.33%
2014 33 -44.07%
2013 59 -21.33%
2012 75 36.36%
2011 55 -30.38%
2010 79 -16.84%
2009 95 30.14%
2008 73 -57.80%
2007 173 -21.36%
2006 220 44.74%
2005 152 -35.32%
2004 235