During the RSCNPF Mid-Year 2026 Press Conference on Thursday, July 23, Commissioner of Police, James Sutton reported a decline in major crime across the federation during the first half of 2026.

The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force recorded a 10.4% reduction in major crimes, with 526 offences reported between January and June 2026, compared with 587 during the same period in 2025. Sutton said the decrease represented 61 fewer victims and was linked to intelligence-led policing, stronger inter-agency cooperation, increased patrols and community support.

Robberies declined by more than 53%, falling from 13 to six cases, while firearm and ammunition offences also dropped by more than 53%. Drug-related offences decreased by 38%, malicious damage by 30%, and break-ins by about 19%. Illegal firearm and drug trafficking offences maintained a 100% detection rate. Sutton also shared this observation:

Sutton also pointed out areas of concern. Murders remained unchanged at four, while attempted murders rose from four to six, a 50% increase. The police also recorded an also recorded an increase in offenses involving woundings, grievous bodily harm, assault, occasion actual bodily harm.

Larceny increased to 191 cases, accounting for more than one-third of all major crimes, although its detection rate improved from 29% to 38%. Overall crime detection slipped from 47.7% to 45.6%.

 Sutton said the Police Force will build on its recent successes by continuing aggressive operations against violent crime and illegal firearms while enhancing investigations, intelligence gathering and community partnerships.