Kidnapping rate of Kuwait improved by 2.81% from 12.1 cases per 100,000 population in 2008 to 12.4 cases per 100,000 population in 2009. Since the 5.98% slump in 2006, kidnapping rate surged by 6.88% in 2009.
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, % |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 12.4 | 2.81% |
| 2008 | 12.1 | -6.71% |
| 2007 | 13.0 | 11.44% |
| 2006 | 11.6 | -5.98% |
| 2005 | 12.4 | -6.00% |
| 2004 | 13.2 |