The South Western Division is reporting a 10% reduction in violent crime, alongside a 52% detection rate for serious crime, as police intensify intelligence-led operations and crime-fighting efforts.

Speaking at a TTPS Media Briefing on Wednesday, Assistant Superintendent Joel Forbes said the decrease in violent crime and the detection rate of over 50% for serious crime are the result of a multi-layered and intelligence-driven approach to policing.

“An analysis of the crime statistics for the period June to July 2026 indicates a 10% reduction in violent crime when compared with the comparative period of 2025. The Division achieved a 52% serious crime detection rate, reflecting a continued commitment to investigations and/or investigators and other operational units in the space to bring and solve major crimes in the Division.”