Kidnapping rate

2.5 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2015

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