Kidnapping rate of Barbados rocketed by 365.09% from 1.1 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 4.9 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 11.56% slump in 2013, kidnapping rate shot up by 74.20% 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)