Where Do Most Child Kidnappings Occur?

Attempted abductions most often occur on the street while children are playing, walking, or riding bikes. Younger children are more likely to be playing or walking with a parent or an adult whereas school-age children are more likely to be walking alone or with peers.

Which country has the most child abductions?

Mexico led the list, among the countries with available data, with a total of 1,833 kidnapping cases. Ecuador followed with 753 occurrences, while Brazil recorded 659 kidnappings.

Which child abduction is the most common?

By far the most common kind of child abduction is parental child abduction (200,000 in 2010 alone). It often occurs when the parents separate or begin divorce proceedings.