Kidnapping rate

0.1 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2015

Kidnapping rate of Switzerland rocketed by 400.00% from 0.0 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 0.1 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 33.33% drop in 2013, kidnapping rate shot up by 25.00% in 2015.

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“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 0.1 400.00%
2014 0.0 -75.00%
2013 0.0 -33.33%
2012 0.1 20.00%
2011 0.1 -98.92%
2009 4.6 14.85%
2008 4.0 13.48%
2007 3.6 -2.73%
2006 3.7 10.57%
2005 3.3 -8.82%
2004 3.6 0.55%
2003 3.6