In 2022, Jamaica had 1,508 murders, for a murder rate of 53.34 per 100,000 people, [5] the highest murder rate in the world. [ 2 ] [ 6 ] Jamaica recorded 1,680 murders in 2009. [ 7 ]

2024年11月26日 · Jamaica has a high crime rate, particularly violent crime in certain areas. However, tourists who stay at secure resorts and avoid high-risk neighborhoods like Spanish Town or certain parts of Kingston and Montego Bay typically have a safe experience.

2023年2月24日 · Data sourced from OSAC’s Jamaica 2020 Crime & Safety Report What areas of Jamaica are dangerous? Areas of Kingston, Montego Bay, and Spanish Town are the three most dangerous neighborhoods in Jamaica. These places have a theme of violent crime, theft, sexual assault and rape, gun crime, and gang wars.

2025年1月13日 · Jamaica has seen a bloody start to 2025, with 34 murders recorded in 11 days, according to the latest serious crime statistics published on Sunday by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). This is eight more murders than was recorded for the similar period last year.

Serious Crimes Report for January 1 to February 22, 2025 and comparative period for 2024

2023年10月10日 · Spanish Town, Jamaica, has one of the highest crime rates of all dangerous cities. Warring gang factions make life dangerous for Jamaican residents and tourists in the area. Government officials report high murder rates, ongoing gang turf wars, and overt drug trafficking, making some city areas nearly impossible to police.

2025年1月15日 · After recording minor reductions in violent crimes and murders in 2024, Jamaica started 2025 with a disturbing surge in violence. The country reported 34 murders in just 11 days. This data comes from the latest serious crime statistics released by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) on Sunday.

2022年12月8日 · Similar strategies have been rolled out frequently in Jamaica, usually targeting hotspots for crime and gang violence. While the country’s homicide rate has continued to climb, the states of emergency have been associated with accusations of …

2024年12月17日 · The latest 2024 Crime Stats released by the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) indicated that the country’s murder toll as of December 14 was 1,114. The figure represents 238 fewer, or an 18 percent decline compared to a similar period in 2023.

2024年4月23日 · The fight against crime and violence in Jamaica requires a multifaceted approach that addresses not only the symptoms but also the underlying causes.