Total major crime incidents since the year began have declined by roughly 9% when compared with the same period in 2018 (down from 1,040 to 951).
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Major_Crime_Analysis_Sept_2019The country of Belize saw a noted reduction in major crimes during 2019, with the largest declines reported for... read more
For March, an overall increase in major crimes was recorded in 4 of 6 districts (Belize, Cayo, Corozal, and... 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
During the month of May 2020, police-recorded major crimes declined 57% over May 2019, from 96 to 41. This... read more
Whereas major crimes had declined overall for the period January to October 2020, there were some locations where increases... read more
This is the first month for 2019 to record a higher count of major crimes when compared to the... read more
The prison population grew about 14% by the end of September 2020, compared with one year prior. An increase... 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 overall decline in major crimes of 30% represents a marked improvement from the 8% decline registered for January... read more
