Homicides And Serious Crime Decline In Southern Division
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July 22, 2026
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Crime continues to trend downward in the Southern Division, with police reporting fewer serious offences and homicides while stepping up efforts to combat home invasions and other violent crimes.
Statistics presented at the TTPS Media Briefing on Wednesday by Superintendent Richard Bertie of the Southern Division show an overall reduction in serious crime between January 1st and July 20th, 2026, compared with the same period last year.
The statistics also showed an improvement in the detection rate, with more cases being solved despite fewer crimes being reported.
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