Kidnapping rate of Belgium declined by 0.88% from 10.2 cases per 100,000 population in 2014 to 10.1 cases per 100,000 population in 2015. Since the 5.65% jump in 2011, kidnapping rate slumped by 6.73% 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)