Homicide Trends are down, but the headcount surpassed 1K. The latest government crime statistics indicated that Jamaica will again end 2024 with over 1,000 murders.
Up to November 15, the authorities have recorded 1,011 murders. But even though the figure is high by international standards. It is 244 or 20% less than the number of homicides recorded for the corresponding period last year.
Prime Minister Holness has argued that the 20 percent decrease in Homicide Trends proves the government’s security measures are working.
But, reasonable people do not think a 20 percent decrease in Homicide Trends is acceptable. When Mr. Holness was the Opposition Leader, he promised the Jamaican people that only he alone can solve the crime problem.
Mr. Holness was adamant he would fix Jamaica’s biggest problem. He even told the people that they would sleep with their windows and doors open when he became Prime Minister.
Still, after eight years at the helm, Mr. Holness has barely done anything to fix the crime problem, overlooking the ongoing Homicide Trends that plague the country.
Research shows that Prime Minister Andrew Holness is all cow and no beef regarding crime.
“Under Prime Minister Andrew Holness’ leadership, Jamaica has seen significant fluctuations in its homicide trends. Its highest murder count was recorded in 2022, with 1,421 killings. On the other hand, the lowest murder count occurred in 2023, with a 7.8% reduction in murders compared to the previous year. This trend continued into early 2024, with a further 20% decrease in murders relative to 2023.”
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Breakdown of Homicide Trends and other Crimes
According to the Homicide Trends breakdown, six parishes accounted for half of the homicides so far this year. St. James has recorded the highest number of homicides, with 116. Next, St. Andrew South with 101; Westmoreland with 92; St. Catherine North with 84; St. Catherine South with 73. And St. Andrew Central with 68.
Regarding other crimes, some 792 people have been injured in violent attacks this year, compared with 893 last year.
There is a nine percent reduction in shootings and a 25 percent reduction in reported cases of rape.
The gun has featured in 844 murders recorded so far this year.
Thirty children are among the total homicide victims showing a disturbing trend.
In the meantime, members of the security forces have seized 688 illegal guns and 11,387 rounds of ammunition so far this year.
Fifty assault rifles, 20 sub-machine guns, 525 pistols, and 53 revolvers are among the weapons seized.
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