Murders sink to record lows
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October 2, 2026
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Jamaica’s murder rate has plunged to levels not seen in three decades, with just 122 killings recorded between July and September, marking the lowest third-quarter bloodshed tally in 30 years.
The decline deepened in September, which closed with only 35 murders, shattering the previous monthly low of 37 set just one month earlier. It is the fourth time this year that murders have dipped below 40 in a month, signalling a dramatic retreat in deadly violence.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security and Peace, Dr Horace Chang, said the latest figures provide further evidence of the progress being made in reducing serious crime.
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