Kidnapping rate of Cyprus jumped by 13.19% from 1.8 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 2.1 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 37.59% drop in 2013, kidnapping rate shot up by 24.10% 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 | 2.1 | 13.19% |
| 2014 | 1.8 | 9.64% |
| 2013 | 1.7 | -37.59% |
| 2012 | 2.7 | 18.75% |
| 2011 | 2.2 | -8.57% |
| 2010 | 2.5 | 2.94% |
| 2009 | 2.4 | 114.41% |
| 2008 | 1.1 | 18.09% |
| 2007 | 0.9 | -34.27% |
| 2006 | 1.4 | -7.74% |
| 2005 | 1.6 | 4.73% |
| 2004 | 1.5 |