Kidnapping rate

17.9 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2012

Kidnapping rate of Turkey declined by 2.92% from 18.5 cases per 100,000 population in 2011 to 17.9 cases per 100,000 population in 2012. Since the 5.44% jump in 2010, kidnapping rate went down by 4.52% in 2012.

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, %
2012 17.9 -2.92%
2011 18.5 -1.65%
2010 18.8 5.44%
2009 17.8 16.47%
2008 15.3 12.50%
2007 13.6 -11.17%
2006 15.3 18.96%
2005 12.9 13.09%
2004 11.4 -3.07%
2003 11.7