Kidnapping rate of Jamaica sank by 34.21% from 0.8 cases per 100,000 population in 2013 to 0.5 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 12.06% jump in 2008, kidnapping rate plummeted by 68.35% 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 | 0.5 | -34.21% |
| 2013 | 0.8 | 90.00% |
| 2012 | 0.4 | -74.68% |
| 2008 | 1.6 | 12.06% |
| 2007 | 1.4 | 0.00% |
| 2006 | 1.4 | 21.55% |
| 2005 | 1.2 |