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2.4% decrease in serious crime recorded in ‘A’ Division – McBean
(Kaieteur News) – The Guyana Police Force (GPF) has recorded a 2.4 % decrease in serious crimes when compared to 2024, Deputy Commissioner of Police Simon McBean, Commander Regional Division 4A.
McBean was at the time addressing the Regional Division 4A’s annual Christmas Luncheon and end-of-year award ceremony.
“If we look at the broader picture over the last five years, the transformation is staggering. Since 2020, serious crime in this division has fallen by more than 76%. We have moved from 836 recorded serious crimes at this time in 2020 to just 200 to date in 2025,” the Deputy Commissioner said.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Simon McBean.
He noted that the Force’s success is rooted on three strategic pillars, foundational policing: Reassurance, deterrence, and strong leadership; technological integration: Utilising smart cameras, facial recognition, drone patrols, and LCD monitoring—our “eyes in the sky” and community partnership: The backbone of our success remains the interaction between the police and the public.
McBean said while the numbers are positive, “one serious crime is still one too many.” “Public perception often lags behind data, and the fear of crime remains a challenge. Moving forward, our primary goal is to ensure that the safety reflected in our statistics is a safety truly felt by every citizen in their daily lives,” he said.
Further, the divisional commander noted that in relation to traffic, there has been a 3% increase in general accidents but a 24% decrease in fatal accidents.
“This is a testament to our traffic department’s hard work in saving lives,” he said while noting that while there has been operational success, it is important to look at the number police ranks involved.
McBean said that Regional Division 4A started 2025 with a strength of 596 police officers and is concluding the year with 582.
“The year was not without its personnel challenges. We lost 14 ranks to dismissal, 6 to retirement, one to withdrawal, and we pause to remember one colleague who passed away this year. Furthermore, 7 ranks were charged and placed before the courts during 2025, reminding us of the high standards of integrity we must uphold. We also navigated health challenges, with the Region accumulating a total of 3,665 days of sick leave,” he disclosed.
Notwithstanding, he said there has been immense reason for celebration due to the elevation of several ranks. Four hundred and twenty-five ranks within this division were promoted in 2025.
“This massive investment in your careers is a clear sign that your hard work and commitment to the state do not go unnoticed,” he said while thanking President Irfaan Ali for providing the necessary support to the police force.
McBean said despite the changes in his division’s strength, “productivity remained high.” “This year, you investigated over 16,500 reports, resulting in 3,501 criminal charges, and our traffic department brought over 5,666 persons before the court for violations. We also successfully removed 28 illegal firearms and seized over 65kg of cannabis and 18g of cocaine,” he said.
Moreover, he said there was an 18.75% decrease in anti-crime patrols due to resource constraints—an issue that will be fully rectified in the first quarter of 2026.
“We still managed to conduct over 28,000 total patrols and 435 community outreaches,” he said.
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