Year-End Crime Statistics: Jamaica Sees Major Reduction in 2024. In his state of crime message, Jamaica's Commissioner of Police, Dr. Kevin Blake, reported significant reductions in major crimes, including murder.
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St Elizabeth Police Department Reports Impressive 32% Decrease in Major Crimes.
In St Elizabeth, major crimes have decreased by 32%, with shootings down by 12%, robberies by 27%, and break-ins by 52%. Despite an increase in murders, police attribute the reduction to dedicated efforts, improved road safety, and intensified traffic law enforcement. In St. Mary, over $5 million in cash was seized during an anti-narcotics operation. Tragic murder of a 31-year-old man in St Catherine South division is under investigation.
Police vow to maintain the 8% crime reduction success.
According to Radio Jamaica News, Deputy Commissioner of Police Fitz Bailey is assuring citizens that the police will continue to target criminals as part of their efforts to sustain the decrease in crime until the end of the year. The Jamaica Constabulary Force has reported 1,349 murders committed up to December 16, which shows a … Continue reading Police vow to maintain the 8% crime reduction success.