United Kingdom: Kidnapping rate
* indicates monthly or quarterly data series
| United Kingdom |
Kidnappings per 100,000 people |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 7.3 |
| Year | 2017 |
| Measure | kidnappings per 100,000 people |
| Data availability | 2003 - 2017 |
| Average | 4.7 |
| Min - Max | 3.1 - 7.3 |
| Source | The UN office on drugs and crime |
The latest value from 2017 is 7.3 kidnappings per 100,000 people, an increase from 6.4 kidnappings per 100,000 people in 2016. In comparison, the world average is 1.8 kidnappings per 100,000 people, based on data from 65 countries. Historically, the average for the United Kingdom from 2003 to 2017 is 4.7 kidnappings per 100,000 people. The minimum value, 3.1 kidnappings per 100,000 people, was reached in 2012 while the maximum of 7.3 kidnappings per 100,000 people was recorded in 2017.
See the global rankings for that indicator or
use the country comparator to compare trends over time.
Select indicator
* indicates monthly or quarterly data series
Recent data
Historical series
Definition: Number of kidnappings per 100,000 people per year.
Selected articles from our guide:
What factors determine the exchange rates
International lending and sovereign debt
All articles
| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidnapping rate | 7.3 | 2017 | kidnappings per 100,000 people |
| Robbery rate | 120 | 2017 | robberies per 100,000 people |
| Imprisonment rate | 143 | 2017 | prisoners per 100,000 people |
| Theft rate | 2,283 | 2016 | thefts per 100,000 people |
| Homicide rate | 1.2 | 2017 | homicides per 100,000 people |