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2024 Crime Stats Show Uptick in Violent Crime

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Murders are up 13 percent, attempted murders are down 19 percent, and armed robberies are down 26 percent.

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October 18, 2024

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Wayne Munroe – Minister, National Security
“Yes, murders are up 13 percent, attempted murders are down 19 percent, and armed robberies are down 26 percent.”

Munroe made this statement in September during a briefing at the National Crime Intelligence Agency. He noted that while overall crime was down by six percent, the numbers were still not satisfactory.

Wayne Munroe – Minister, National Security
“Every single number is still too high.”

Recent weeks have seen additional murders and armed robberies, including a tragic incident where a man was shot while holding his baby after school pickup.

Homicides for the past three years have ranged between 110 and 128 annually. In January, Prime Minister Philip Davis introduced a five-pillar strategy to combat crime focusing on prevention, policing, prosecution, punishment, and rehabilitation.

Latrae Rahming – Communications Director, Office of the Prime Minister
“Prevention will be a key part of our focus, along with strong police response. On the prosecution side, the emphasis will be on swift justice and moving cases quickly through the courts.”