“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)

Kidnapping (number)

2005201020112012201320142015
Canada3,8964,3013,7803,6373,2313,2903,555
Mexico3251,2841,3441,5121,8881,6211,160