Kidnapping of Turkey slipped by 1.13% from 13,584 number in 2011 to 13,431 number in 2012. Since the 6.98% surge in 2010, kidnapping declined by 1.14% in 2012.
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, % |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 13,431 | -1.13% |
| 2011 | 13,584 | -0.01% |
| 2010 | 13,586 | 6.98% |
| 2009 | 12,700 | 17.99% |
| 2008 | 10,764 | 13.84% |
| 2007 | 9,455 | -10.12% |
| 2006 | 10,519 | 20.40% |
| 2005 | 8,737 | 14.60% |
| 2004 | 7,624 | -1.66% |
| 2003 | 7,753 |