Rashaed Esson
Staff Writer
Jamaica has recorded 311 murders since the start of 2024 as of April 13, across the 19 police divisions according to the latest crime statistics from the Jamaica Constabulary Force. However, despite the amount of murders, this is a decrease of 14 percent compared to the same time last year.
The divisions with the highest murder counts are: St James with 41, St. Catherine South, 29; Westmoreland, 28; St. Andrew South, 25; St. Ann, 21; and Clarendon, 21. Portland has the lowest with 2 murders.
Additionally, Rapes have declined by 37 percent and break-ins by six per cent.
Meanwhile, shootings have increased by three per cent and robberies one per cent, compared to the same time last year.
