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Port of Spain Area

Port of Spain Region · North-West Division

Risk score 9.4/10 — 117 incidents in the last 90 days.

Data as of June 20, 2026

9.4
Risk Score
out of 10
117
Incidents
last 90 days
39
Murders
year to date
Robbery
Top Crime Type
2026 YTD
Shootings (YTD)
76
↑ +58.3% vs 2025
Home Invasions (YTD)
2
→ +0.0% vs 2025
Assaults (YTD)
71
↑ +42.0% vs 2025
Burglaries (YTD)
18
↑ +100.0% vs 2025
Thefts (YTD)
65
↑ +182.6% vs 2025
Kidnappings (YTD)
4
↓ -20.0% vs 2025
Seizures (YTD)
20
↑ +1900.0% vs 2025

This Week in Port of Spain

9
crimes this week
↓ 47% vs last week

Incidents dropped this week — 9 reported, down from 17 last week. Assault remains the most reported type.

Active Safety Alert — Port of Spain

Risk Level: 9.4/10 · Primary Concern: Assault

The 'Distance' Rule: If approached by strangers in this hotspot, keep your distance and stay moving. If you feel uncomfortable, prioritize your safety and head toward a populated area, a shop, or anywhere with other people around.

Resilient Community Network: Despite the elevated score, this area shows strong community bonds with active neighbourhood watch participation and rapid incident reporting.

Crime Breakdown (Year-to-Date)

Crime Type 2026 2025 Change
Murder 39 25 ↑ 56.0%
Attempted Murder 44 24 ↑ 83.3%
Kidnapping 4 5 ↓ 20.0%
Sexual Assault 4 2 ↑ 100.0%
Shooting 76 48 ↑ 58.3%
Assault 71 50 ↑ 42.0%
Home Invasion 2 2 → 0.0%
Carjacking 12 12 → 0.0%
Robbery 114 83 ↑ 37.3%
Domestic Violence 0 3 ↓ 100.0%
Burglary 18 9 ↑ 100.0%
Theft 65 23 ↑ 182.6%
Seizures 20 1 ↑ 1900.0%

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