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 |