For March, an overall increase in major crimes was recorded in 4 of 6 districts (Belize, Cayo, Corozal, and Stann Creek), and the total major crime cases increased in all categories except for robbery and rape.
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Major_Crime_Analysis_Mar-2020Total major crime incidents for the period January to November 2019 have declined by roughly 7.80% when compared with... read more
The country of Belize saw a noted reduction in major crimes during 2019, with the largest declines reported for... read more
During the month of May 2020, police-recorded major crimes declined 57% over May 2019, from 96 to 41. This... read more
Major crimes cases for the month of January 2020 totaled 93, down by 21% (or 24 cases) from 117... read more
All categories of major crimes registered an overall decrease for the period January to July 2020. Although the greatest... read more
For January to June 2020, major crimes declined by 24% and murders declined by 23% when compared to the... read more
This is the second consecutive month to show a major decrease in reports of major crimes for 2019, when... read more
A total of 104 major crimes were reported countrywide for the month of February 2019 - a decrease of... read more
The prison population grew about 14% by the end of September 2020, compared with one year prior. An increase... read more
1,543 persons – most often young males ages 18-25 – were arrested and charged in April 2020 for COVID-19-related... read more
