Major crimes down 16.5 per cent in Clarendon
Major crimes in Clarendon have decreased by 16.5 percent since the beginning of the year. Between January 1 and November 7, there were 228 serious offenses reported. This is a drop from the 273 offenses reported during the same period in 2025. Deputy Superintendent of Police Junior Smith presented these figures to the Clarendon Municipal Corporation. The statistics also indicate that murders and shootings have declined. Police warned that this trend does not mean the parish is safe from violent crime.
The Clarendon Police Division has recorded a 16.5 per cent reduction in major crimes since the start of the year, with 228 serious offences reported between January 1 and November 7, compared to 273 during the corresponding period in 2025. The latest statistics, presented by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Junior Smith at this month's sitting of the Clarendon Municipal Corporation, also show declines in murders and shootings. However, the police have cautioned against viewing the downward trend as an indication that the parish is beyond the reach of violent crime.