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Murders decline by 23% so far this year – IRIE FM
November 2, 2026
Written bySugar Ray Thomas
Murders have declined by 23 per cent so far this year.
That is according to the latest Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) crime statistics for the period January 1 to October 31.
It showed that 439 people were murdered up to Saturday, when compared to 570 for the corresponding period last year.
St. James recorded the highest number of murders, with 54, followed by St. Andrew South, with 47, while St. Ann recorded 33.
Portland recorded the lowest number of murders, with only five cases being reported.
Overall, the JCF says major crimes are down by 21 per cent.
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