Crime plummets 61% in Region Six

Nov 18, 2025 News

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– Commander Bacchus hails record-breaking results

Kaieteur News – Commander of Regional Police Division Six, East Berbice-Corentyne, Assistant Commissioner Shivpersaud Bacchus has confirmed that crime has decreased considerably in the division, even as he is hailed the region’s decisive coordination in the achievement.

Speaking at this year’s Region Six Christmas policing plan launch on Saturday, Bacchus informed members of the private sector, joint services and other stakeholders that there has been an impressive 61 per cent reduction in crime in the county.

Bacchus revealed that the division was able to solve 94 per cent of crimes so far for 2025, against 49 per cent for 2024, seeing 61 per cent decrease in all categories of crime in the region. A series of cold cases have also been solved during that period, he said.

He also disclosed official crime statistics for the year 2025 in correspondence with 2024, noting that there has been a total of nine murders this year, down from 11 last year.

For robbery under arms, there were 24 such incidents last year, against 17 this year. Robbery with violence saw 11 cases in 2024, but criminal activities in that category only saw two matters for 2025, which larceny from person only had one instances compared to the two confirmed for last year.

On the offense of rape, the divisional commander noted a major drop in such incidents, giving figures of 27 cases for this year in comparison to last year’s 67. “Because of our rigid policing strategies, I see we have a decrease of 56 per cent,” he noted.

As the force continues its efforts for regional security, some 14 illegal firearms were confiscated for the year thus far. For last year, 20 firearms were seized by the police.

Reflecting on the strides made, Commander Bacchus submitted that the ranks in the division committed to a well-coordinated routine that incorporated crime detection and crime prevention measures and standard operation procedures.

“We identified our strengths, weaknesses, our opportunities, and of course our threats,” he added.

Visibility in all communities and entertainment spots by way of patrols and roadblocks and stop and search was one of the core methods employed which influenced the reduction rate.

Also, the regional division conducts weekly analysis, community engagement, participation and projects, as well social media engagements in which sensitisation segments on law enforcement and crime related issues are discussed.

Serious accidents, however, continue on an upward trajectory in the region. This was greatly underscored by Bacchus as he urged persons to practice caution and conform to road regulations as they use the road. The road fatality rate of itself has declined, as shown by 2025 figures of 12 to last year’s 14, but serious accidents continue to be a thorn in the efforts of the law enforcement agency.

“We are encouraging users on the road to be very careful,” the commander stressed. He said, too, that majority of the victims are young individuals.

A total of 75 cases of serious accidents have been recorded for 2025, compared to 53 for last year. “That figure can be reduced if persons use the road wisely and desist from speeding,” Bacchus reasoned.

Regarding narcotics, the police in Region Six have destroyed almost 5,000 kilograms of cannabis as part of its continued drug eradication exercise.

For this year, the division confirmed a total of 131 cases of domestic violence. Of that number, there were 91 convictions made and 17 pending. Four cases were referred for counselling.

On a less sombre note, Commander Bacchus stated that noise nuisance is a frequent issue in the region, and the Christmas season will see a rise in incidences. The police are usually called in but cases are dissolved by default.

This is so, since in most cases, the individual reporting the matters are reserved about giving statements, preferring instead that the alleged offender be handed a warning. As such, the case is nullified. The reason for this was summed up by the senior police officer.

“Police don’t warn persons. Police charge persons who are committing those offences, they are placed before the court,” where a statement is provided from the report. If there is no statement, the police cannot proceed with the matter, he explained.

Even as citizens are gearing up for the season, the commander stressed the importance of vigilance. Citizens are also welcomed to engage the police on critical information that will lend to crime detection and prevention.

Rose Hall and New Amsterdam, two of the three towns in Region Six, have been confirmed as crime hotspots.

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