Kidnapping rate of Netherlands increased by 2.08% from 2.4 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 2.5 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 13.18% drop in 2013, kidnapping rate sank by 19.14% 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 | 2.5 | 2.08% |
| 2014 | 2.4 | -20.79% |
| 2013 | 3.0 | -13.18% |
| 2012 | 3.5 | 3.87% |
| 2011 | 3.4 | -13.40% |
| 2010 | 3.9 | 2.92% |
| 2009 | 3.8 | -18.04% |
| 2008 | 4.6 | -2.95% |
| 2007 | 4.7 | -8.49% |
| 2006 | 5.2 | -7.00% |
| 2005 | 5.6 |