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St Kitts Reports Major Drop in Crime

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By the Caribbean Journal staff

St Kitts and Nevis is reporting a significant drop in crime, according to new data from the Royal St Christopher and Nevis Police Force.

According to the new data, the island reported a 70 percent dip in crime in April compared to the same month in 2013.

“Despite our challenges, it is very clear that crime has trended down in the Federation and is reflected by the Federation’s statistics of – 69.5% in April 2014 compared to the same time 2013,” the Office of the Commissioner of Police said in a statement.

Nevis saw a corresponding 63 percent drop in crime in the same period, with an overall 69.5 percent drop in major crimes in April.

There were no murders in April, and break-ins were down 76.9 percent in the federation while larcenies were down 62 percent, according to the data.

5 Responses to “St Kitts Reports Major Drop in Crime”

  • Yes (11/05/2014, 12:06) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    That place is hell
  • Irucy (12/05/2014, 09:50) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    It is good to have such a massive drop in crime.
  • Well (12/05/2014, 12:15) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    They done kill off each other so what you expect? Good news nonetheless.
  • Concern 1 (14/05/2014, 07:08) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    If this is coming from the government's Press Release Section expect anything as these are the only reported crimes. What about those reported and the police ignores and those unreported ones.
  • Concern 1 (14/05/2014, 07:10) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    @ LOL it is a hell remember there is a little version of the Diablo in control


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