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United Arab Emirates - Kidnapping rate

0.9 (cases per 100,000 population) in 2015

Kidnapping rate of United Arab Emirates rocketed by 18.42% from 0.8 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 0.9 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 95.63% drop in 2012, kidnapping rate surged by 9.76% in 2015.

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What is kidnapping rate?

“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)

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What is United Arab Emirates kidnapping rate?

Date Value Change, %
2015 0.9 18.42%
2014 0.8 -26.92%
2013 1.0 26.83%
2012 0.8 -95.63%
2006 18.8 -2.34%
2005 19.2 51.06%
2004 12.7 6.35%
2003 12.0

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