Kidnapping rate of Lithuania jumped by 12.58% from 1.5 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 1.7 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 27.91% slump in 2013, kidnapping rate surged by 9.68% 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 | 1.7 | 12.58% |
| 2014 | 1.5 | -2.58% |
| 2013 | 1.6 | -27.91% |
| 2012 | 2.2 | 37.82% |
| 2011 | 1.6 | -29.41% |
| 2010 | 2.2 | 18.82% |
| 2009 | 1.9 | -1.59% |
| 2008 | 1.9 | -6.44% |
| 2007 | 2.0 | 10.99% |
| 2006 | 1.8 | -12.92% |
| 2005 | 2.1 | 13.59% |
| 2004 | 1.8 |