Kidnapping rate of Ukraine dropped by 13.51% from 0.7 cases per 100,000 population in 2009 to 0.6 cases per 100,000 population in 2010. Since the 10.91% jump in 2008, kidnapping rate grew by 4.92% in 2010.
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, % |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0.6 | -13.51% |
| 2009 | 0.7 | 21.31% |
| 2008 | 0.6 | 10.91% |
| 2007 | 0.6 | 10.00% |
| 2006 | 0.5 | 31.58% |
| 2005 | 0.4 | 5.56% |
| 2004 | 0.4 | -16.28% |
| 2003 | 0.4 |