How many kidnappings take place in the United States annually?

Hi sebasb,

Thank you for accepting my findings as an answer to your question.

Here it is again, with more information added, for your convenience:


Kidnappings and Extortions in the USA:

"Most kidnappings and extortions in the USA are not long-term (as they
frequently are overseas), and the gangs are generally not well
organized. Most activities of this sort are carried out by loners or
small connected groups such as husband/wife, brothers, or
boyfriend/girlfriend. Because of the generally poor planning of these
operations and the personality of the perpetrators, kidnap or
extortion schemes in the United States often go awry and negotiations
can break down easily, increasing the danger of physical harm to the
victims.

A little known fact, principally because of the astronomical crime
rate in most major US cities, is that the United States is one of the
world's leaders in the number of kidnappings and extortions committed
annually. Recent FBI statistics indicate that there are approximately
500 kidnappings per year (many of those for ransom) and approximately
2000 extortions per year. These crimes are obviously a major problem
for law enforcement, and executives, in particular, have to remain
"security aware" to better protect themselves and their families."

Indiana University - The Threat: Terrorism and Crime in the U.S.A. and Overseas
http://www.indiana.edu/~riskmgmt/travtip.htm


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"number of kidnappings" US annually
"approximately * kidnappings" "per year" US
"300...700 kidnappings" US "each year"


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Best regards,
Rainbow

Hi sebasb, 

Kidnappings and Extortions in the USA:

"...A little known fact, principally because of the astronomical crime
rate in most major US cities, is that the United States is one of the
world's leaders in the number of kidnappings and extortions committed
annually. Recent FBI statistics indicate that there are approximately
500 kidnappings per year (many of those for ransom) and approximately
2000 extortions per year. These crimes are obviously a major problem
for law enforcement, and executives, in particular, have to remain
"security aware" to better protect themselves and their families."

http://www.indiana.edu/~riskmgmt/travtip.htm

Please let me know if this answers your question.

Best regards,
Rainbow

Thanks, that answer is just fine. 500 is the number I was looking for.