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The report provides data on major crimes, murders, gender-based violence, suicides, road traffic fatalities and incarceration in Belize for 2022. It shows that the murder rate declined by 9.6% nationally and by 13.7% in Belize City, but increased in some districts and months.
ANNUAL MAJOR CRIMES STATISTICS. (Statistics from the Belize Police Department)
The report provides statistical data on major crimes, murders, gender-based violence, suicides, road traffic fatalities and incarceration in Belize for 2023. It shows that the murder rate declined by 6 victims per 100,000 population, but burglary and rape increased by 13% and 42%, respectively.
The report shows an overall increase in major crimes in Belize for the first half of 2021, with murders, robberies, and burglaries being the most concerning. It also compares the crime trends before and after the COVID-19 pandemic and provides interactive data dashboards by district and policing area.
The Belize Crime Observatory is the national service for informing, interpreting, and influencing our understanding of crime and supporting the promotion of public safety and citizen security.
This report presents data and trends on major crimes, homicides, sexual violence, property crimes, domestic violence and human trafficking in Belize from 2010 to 2019. It also compares Belize's crime rate with other countries and regions in Latin America and the Caribbean.
During April to June 2023, the Belize Police Department recorded 265 major crimes. This includes the six categories on major crimes: Murder (25), Rape (12), Robbery (34), Burglary (150), Theft (28)and Unlawful Sexual Intercourse (16). There was a decrease of 1.5% in crimes compared to April to June in 2022.
