ANNUAL CRIME-COMPARATIVE 2019-2020
Belize Police Department Official Statistics for January to December 2020
06Jan
22Dec
Major Crime Analysis for November 2020
The overall decline in major crimes of 30% represents a marked improvement from the 8% decline registered for January to November 2019. This was attributable to special measures to limit mobility during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to targeted police interventions to counter gang-related violence. Nationally, the murder count has declined...
22Dec
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17Nov
Major Crime Analysis for October 2020
Whereas major crimes had declined overall for the period January to October 2020, there were some locations where increases were recorded in specific categories of major crimes. Toledo is the most notable case. It was the only district to have recorded an overall increase in major crimes, particularly due to...
17Nov
Major Crime Analysis September 2020
The prison population grew about 14% by the end of September 2020, compared with one year prior. An increase in incarcerated migrants contributed to the rise, in addition to incarceration related to COVID-19 and gang-related State of Emergency measures. The proportion of inmates held in pretrial detention remained virtually unchanged,...
13Nov
Major Crime Analysis for August 2020
Major crimes continued to decline during the month of August 2020. There were 76 police recorded cases during that month, down from 131 for August 2019. This represented a decline of 55 cases (or 42%). For the period January to August 2020, major crimes cases amounted to 600, a...
13Nov
Major Crime Analysis August 2020
Major crimes continued to decline during the month of August 2020. There were 76 police recorded cases during that month, down from 131 for August 2019. This represented a decline of 55 cases (or 42%). For the period January to August 2020, major crimes cases amounted to 600, a decline...
12Nov
Major Crime Analysis for July 2020
All categories of major crimes registered an overall decrease for the period January to July 2020. Although the greatest decline was recorded for robberies, the past two months (June to July), have registered a substantial increase in robberies. Overall, sexual violence declined, but females continue to comprise at least...
12Nov
Major Crime Analysis for June 2020
For January to June 2020, major crimes declined by 24% and murders declined by 23% when compared to the same period in 2019. At mid-year 2020, declines were reported for all categories of major crimes except theft. With the relaxation of special measures to combat COVID-19, robberies became an increasing concern....
12Nov
Major Crime Analysis July 2020
All categories of major crimes registered an overall decrease for the period January to July 2020. Although the greatest decline was recorded for robberies, the past two months (June to July), have registered a substantial increase in robberies.