Divisional Commander of District C (Nevis) of the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force, Superintendent Alonzo Carty, has reported an 11 percent reduction in reported crimes and an improvement in crime detection rates for Nevis in 2024.
Superintendent Carty stated on Thursday Jan. 9th: “I can report that 2024 ended with a total of 171 reported crimes. Of that figure, 82 were detected, which translates to a 48 percent detection rate. In comparison to 2023, there was a total of 192 reported crimes, of which 89 were solve- a 46 percent detection rate. This represents an 11 percent reduction in reported crimes.”
The Superintendent acknowledged the challenges faced in addressing various crimes, including larcenies, malicious damage, and break-ins, but expressed pride in the progress made. Although SKN ended 2024 with 28 homicides, this is a reduction when compared to 2023’s total of 31 homicides.
Other achievements in the Division’s traffic and tactical operations included the removal of three illegal firearms and a significant amount of ammunition from the streets of Nevis.
