Serious crime falls 15%

Crime

July 27, 2026

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THE Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) has surpassed its target for reducing serious reported crime, recording a 15% decline nationally so far this year against its benchmark reduction of 10%.

Violent crime also recorded a sharper-than-expected decline, falling by 12% compared with the Service’s target of a 10% reduction.

Fatal and serious road traffic accidents declined by 24% and 29% respectively, well above their 5% reduction targets.

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