Antigua and Barbuda has recorded a significant fall in crime, with Cabinet attributing the decline to new leadership and a shift in policing strategies.
Cabinet spokesman Maurice Merchant reported that between January and August 2025, a total of 2,163 offences were recorded compared to 2,533 in the same period last year. The figures represent a 14.6% reduction.
Responding to questions at the post-Cabinet briefing, Merchant said the improvement was linked to additional manpower, greater police visibility across the country, and more regular reporting to Cabinet, which has increased accountability within the force.
“The police have a higher level of motivation coming from within and also from their superiors,” Merchant explained, noting that new leadership has introduced fresh strategies tailored to changing criminal patterns.
While overall crime has fallen, officials remain concerned about increases in aggravated and attempted robberies. Merchant said these areas are being closely monitored and policing tactics will be adjusted to address the threats.
The government commended the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda for its efforts and urged the public to support officers by reporting crimes and providing intelligence.
Officials say the focus now is on sustaining the downward trend while tackling violent crime and maintaining the country’s reputation as a safe destination for residents and visitors.
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PURE BULLSHIT, JUST STOP THE NONSENSE
An man nuh jus get shot and killed jus yesterday…best ya min wait a lil while before you posted this article.
This is laughable if it wasn’t so serious. The poor police seem clueless as to the real situation so they conclude that “their strategy is working.” What strategy? Like the police live in a different world.
Huh! Drop in crime! Count again jack!
What about murderers in the policeforce? the constable that killed the spanish girl is still roaming freely in his red mazda constable cobis is still living a happy life while the family of that girl still Grieves. Something needs to be done.
Utter garbage dem a chat. All these guys in authority just talk, talk and talk more. But I’ve highlighted time and time again on these ANR threads, that once we Antiguans witness with our OWN eyes and ears the REAL truth is ALWAYS revealed.
SO STOP THE DAMN CHITTER CHATTER!
Base on the crime statistics in the police Force for same period last year compared to the same period this year,they reported that there is a reduction in crime in Antigua. They are correct. That doesn’t men serious crime stop in Antigua. That is just base on Antigua crime statistics. Jamaica had two weeks of killing spree and their statistics shows that there isxa drop in serious crime compare to the same period last year. So I don’t see why Audley Phillip have a problem with that.
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