April and May 2013 had 16 fewer murders than the same period in 2012 – and now latest police crime statistics through to the end of May show that the number of murders is down compared to last year's record pace. How much down. Well up to the end of May, there were 60 murders in 2012; while at the end of May 2013, there have been 51 murders – a decrease of 15%.
Reports of major crimes such as burglary, robbery and rape are also down – while theft is about the same as last year.
Carnal knowledge – on the other hand - is up more than 100% over last year's figures.
Today Police Minister John Saldivar held his monthly review with the Department's Senior commanders where for the second consecutive month, the Northern Zone and the Orange Formation of the Police Department registered the greatest reduction in major crimes.
Today the press was invited to the session at the Police Training academy in Belmopan. Police commissioner Allen Whylie discussed the crime trends:…
Allen Whylie - Commissioner of Police
"Our statistics are out, it is showing that at the end of May we had 51 recorded cases of murders compared to 60 at the same time in 2012. In terms of rape we had 12 reported up to the end of May compared to 14 in 2012. In terms of robberies we had 117 cases reported compared to 216 for the same period in 2012. In terms of burglaries we recorded 403 cases compared to 470 cases in 2012. In terms of theft we have record 394 cases compared to 393 cases in 2012. Where we have seen a spike is in the area in carnal knowledge where we have recorded 39 cases for 2013 compared to 17 in 2012. Over all we have seen 1016 cases of major crime reported of 2013 at the end of may compared to 1170 cases for the same period in 2012. That is a reduction of 154 reported cases. We have also seen increases in terms of police apprehension and interdiction in many of these cases that have been recorded. So as I've said we are seeing the graph change in a positive direction, where we want to go, but we are not yet there but with the continued hard work and with the leadership as well as the direction strategically, the support of the ministry and the government - I'm certain that we'll be able to deliver the same kind of service and allow the citizens to enjoy the kind of safety and security that they deserve and we are striving to ensure that they enjoy."
There is a disconnect in that area and definitely we'll work at trying to strengthen that in trying to report back to the nation the results. Many of these investigations that take place, allegations are made, investigations proceed and sometime those persons that made those allegations refuse to assist or cooperate so whilst the allegation has been thrown out, our department has not been confrontational to say that persons have refused to cooperate and this is what it is. We do have to do more of that in terms of exactly what we're doing and where we are. If the files have been submitted to the DPP if it's an indictable matter then we need to say those things."
For its top performance, Police Minister Saldivar presented a Certificate of Appreciation and a Cheque for $1,000 to Northern Zone Commander Senior Superintendent Joseph Myvette.
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