During January to December 2023, the Belize Police Department recorded 1,087 major crimes. This includes the six categories on major crimes: Murder (87), Rape (34), Robbery (170), Burglary (628), Theft (118) and Unlawful Sexual Intercourse (50).
During January to December 2023, Domestic Violence reports increased by 5% in comparison to the same period in 2022. This represents a total of 137 more cases. Domestic Violence reports increased by 7% in October 2023 and by 5% in November 2023 relative to the same period in 2022. However, Domestic Violence reports reflected a decrease of 5% in December 2023 relative to December 2022.
Approximately 7 murders per month occurred during this time period. The months with the greatest number of murder victims in 2023 were April and July, with 11 victims each.
Approximately 36 persons die by suicide each year. 8 in 10 suicides are among males.
During 2019 to 2022 drowning peaked in April with 13 deaths, followed by October with 11 deaths.
The Cayo District recorded the highest number of Road Traffic Incidents from 2019 to 2021.