Serious crime declines in Region 2 – Police stats

Recent statistics from the Guyana Police Force (GPF) have revealed that Regional Division Two (Pomeroon- Supernaam) has recorded a decline in serious crimes.
According to the latest data reported by the Commander of the Region, Superintendent Khemraj Shivbaran in an episode of “Police and You, there has been a notable 13.6 per cent decrease in serious crimes compared to the same period last year.
In 2022, the division reported 38 cases of serious crimes and for the comparable period there has been a 45.7 per cent decrease with only 19 cases reported. This statistic indicates a significant improvement in the overall security situation, highlighting the efforts of law enforcement in the area, Shivbaran said.
Among the details is a drastic reduction in specific crime categories, he noted, adding that murders have seen a notable decline, with only one reported case this year compared to the same period last year. Similarly, incidents of rape have decreased from 13 cases to one.
He said that break and entry cases, which remained constant at 11 incidents in both years, suggest a need for targeted efforts to address this specific type of crime.
According to the commander one of the most promising aspects of the report is the impressive 52.6 per rate achieved by law enforcement officers in solving reported cases.
Commander Shivbaran, further emphasised that these positive outcomes did not happen overnight. Instead, he said they are the result of continuous interaction and engagement with the public, as well as ongoing efforts to edify community members on crime prevention and safety measures.
“We are doing this to bring them [members of the public] into the view or picture of what the Guyana Police Force is doing,” he said.
As the region celebrates these encouraging statistics, the Commander believes it is evident that the commitment of law enforcement, combined with community involvement, plays a crucial role in creating a safer and more secure environment for residents. (G9)