Crime Rates in Jamaica: Is the Government's Strategy Working? Law enforcement officials have reported a significant 18% decrease in violent crimes and an approximately 18.5% decrease in murders across Jamaica compared to the previous year. However, is this remarkable drop in crime rates enough to soothe the concerns of the people? This decline serves as … Continue reading Crime Rates in Jamaica: Is the Government’s Strategy Working?
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Jamaica has exceeded 1,000 murders so far in 2023.
More than 1,000 murders have been recorded in Jamaica so far this year. The latest crime statistics compiled by the Jamaica Constabulary Force revealed that Jamaica has once again exceeded 1,000 murders in a calendar year. According to the data released on Thursday, September 28, 2023, Jamaica recorded 1,028 murders between January 1, 2023, and … Continue reading Jamaica has exceeded 1,000 murders so far in 2023.