1,393 people were murdered in 2023

1,393 people were murdered in 2023.

This is 118 fewer than the 1, 511 killed in the same period in 2022, representing a 7.8 per cent decline.

The St. James police division recorded the highest number of murders with 187, followed by St. Andrew South with 123.

In addition to murders, cases of rape, robberies and break-ins also declined.

There were 411 reported rape cases, which is 87 fewer than the 498 recorded in 2022.

Robberies went down by 141, from 921 to 780, while break-ins decreased by 127, from 997 to 870.

Overall, crimes in 2023 declined by 10 per cent or by 543, from 5,098 to 4,555.

                                            
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Nation’s leaders urge citizens to display more compassion, positivity and unity this year

1,393 people were murdered in 2023.

This is 118 fewer than the 1, 511 killed in the same period in 2022, representing a 7.8 per cent decline.

The St. James police division recorded the highest number of murders with 187, followed by St. Andrew South with 123.

In addition to murders, cases of rape, robberies and break-ins also declined.

There were 411 reported rape cases, which is 87 fewer than the 498 recorded in 2022.

Robberies went down by 141, from 921 to 780, while break-ins decreased by 127, from 997 to 870.

Overall, crimes in 2023 declined by 10 per cent or by 543, from 5,098 to 4,555.

                                            
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Cocaine valued at over US$1M seized at a port in KingstonĀ 

1,393 people were murdered in 2023.

This is 118 fewer than the 1, 511 killed in the same period in 2022, representing a 7.8 per cent decline.

The St. James police division recorded the highest number of murders with 187, followed by St. Andrew South with 123.

In addition to murders, cases of rape, robberies and break-ins also declined.

There were 411 reported rape cases, which is 87 fewer than the 498 recorded in 2022.

Robberies went down by 141, from 921 to 780, while break-ins decreased by 127, from 997 to 870.

Overall, crimes in 2023 declined by 10 per cent or by 543, from 5,098 to 4,555.

                                            
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INDECOM says 2023 was challenging due to the high number of incidents

1,393 people were murdered in 2023.

This is 118 fewer than the 1, 511 killed in the same period in 2022, representing a 7.8 per cent decline.

The St. James police division recorded the highest number of murders with 187, followed by St. Andrew South with 123.

In addition to murders, cases of rape, robberies and break-ins also declined.

There were 411 reported rape cases, which is 87 fewer than the 498 recorded in 2022.

Robberies went down by 141, from 921 to 780, while break-ins decreased by 127, from 997 to 870.

Overall, crimes in 2023 declined by 10 per cent or by 543, from 5,098 to 4,555.

                                            
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10 undocumented Cubans taken into custody after showing up at Trelawny hotel

1,393 people were murdered in 2023.

This is 118 fewer than the 1, 511 killed in the same period in 2022, representing a 7.8 per cent decline.

The St. James police division recorded the highest number of murders with 187, followed by St. Andrew South with 123.

In addition to murders, cases of rape, robberies and break-ins also declined.

There were 411 reported rape cases, which is 87 fewer than the 498 recorded in 2022.

Robberies went down by 141, from 921 to 780, while break-ins decreased by 127, from 997 to 870.

Overall, crimes in 2023 declined by 10 per cent or by 543, from 5,098 to 4,555.

                                            
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10 more Haitians arrive in Portland

1,393 people were murdered in 2023.

This is 118 fewer than the 1, 511 killed in the same period in 2022, representing a 7.8 per cent decline.

The St. James police division recorded the highest number of murders with 187, followed by St. Andrew South with 123.

In addition to murders, cases of rape, robberies and break-ins also declined.

There were 411 reported rape cases, which is 87 fewer than the 498 recorded in 2022.

Robberies went down by 141, from 921 to 780, while break-ins decreased by 127, from 997 to 870.

Overall, crimes in 2023 declined by 10 per cent or by 543, from 5,098 to 4,555.

                                            
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Mining sector records significant earnings for 2023 says Green

1,393 people were murdered in 2023.

This is 118 fewer than the 1, 511 killed in the same period in 2022, representing a 7.8 per cent decline.

The St. James police division recorded the highest number of murders with 187, followed by St. Andrew South with 123.

In addition to murders, cases of rape, robberies and break-ins also declined.

There were 411 reported rape cases, which is 87 fewer than the 498 recorded in 2022.

Robberies went down by 141, from 921 to 780, while break-ins decreased by 127, from 997 to 870.

Overall, crimes in 2023 declined by 10 per cent or by 543, from 5,098 to 4,555.

                                            
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Police and girlfriend among three detained for Clarendon murder

1,393 people were murdered in 2023.

This is 118 fewer than the 1, 511 killed in the same period in 2022, representing a 7.8 per cent decline.

The St. James police division recorded the highest number of murders with 187, followed by St. Andrew South with 123.

In addition to murders, cases of rape, robberies and break-ins also declined.

There were 411 reported rape cases, which is 87 fewer than the 498 recorded in 2022.

Robberies went down by 141, from 921 to 780, while break-ins decreased by 127, from 997 to 870.

Overall, crimes in 2023 declined by 10 per cent or by 543, from 5,098 to 4,555.

                                            
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152 fatally shot by security forces since the start of the year Indecom reports

1,393 people were murdered in 2023.

This is 118 fewer than the 1, 511 killed in the same period in 2022, representing a 7.8 per cent decline.

The St. James police division recorded the highest number of murders with 187, followed by St. Andrew South with 123.

In addition to murders, cases of rape, robberies and break-ins also declined.

There were 411 reported rape cases, which is 87 fewer than the 498 recorded in 2022.

Robberies went down by 141, from 921 to 780, while break-ins decreased by 127, from 997 to 870.

Overall, crimes in 2023 declined by 10 per cent or by 543, from 5,098 to 4,555.

                                            
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Prime Minister Holness says the Government intends to take several steps to improve peace among citizens

1,393 people were murdered in 2023.

This is 118 fewer than the 1, 511 killed in the same period in 2022, representing a 7.8 per cent decline.

The St. James police division recorded the highest number of murders with 187, followed by St. Andrew South with 123.

In addition to murders, cases of rape, robberies and break-ins also declined.

There were 411 reported rape cases, which is 87 fewer than the 498 recorded in 2022.

Robberies went down by 141, from 921 to 780, while break-ins decreased by 127, from 997 to 870.

Overall, crimes in 2023 declined by 10 per cent or by 543, from 5,098 to 4,555.

                                            
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