Kidnapping rate of Cabo Verde rocketed by 65.52% from 0.6 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 1.0 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 15.57% surge in 2011, kidnapping rate sank by 31.91% 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)
| Date | Value | Change, % |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1.0 | 65.52% |
| 2014 | 0.6 | -89.49% |
| 2013 | 5.5 | 25.74% |
| 2012 | 4.4 | 211.35% |
| 2011 | 1.4 | 15.57% |
| 2010 | 1.2 |