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Homicide on the Decline in St Lucia Says RSLPF

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April 28, 2025
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Police credit targeted operations and multi-agency investigations for falling homicide rate

CASTRIES, St Lucia – April 28, 2025 — Homicide on the decline in St Lucia, according to the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force (RSLPF), as law enforcement officials highlight a marked reduction in violent crime through the first four months of 2025. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Luke Defreitas, who oversees the Central Division, attributes this downward trend to ramped-up operations, community engagement, and a coordinated, multi-agency approach to complex investigations.

“We have solved six of the 18 homicides for the year, and we are well on the way to resolving more cases,” ACP Defreitas told reporters at a recent media briefing. He explained that the nature of some investigations requires strategic collaboration with other agencies, including forensic specialists and community partners, to bring cases to a resolution. “We have to work at the pace of our partner agencies in bringing these cases to a resolve,” he said, noting that collective expertise has proven critical to cracking difficult cases.

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At this point in 2024, St Lucia had already recorded 31 homicides. This year’s figure—18, according to official police statistics—reflects what RSLPF leaders describe as a direct result of sustained enforcement and prevention measures. The RSLPF’s approach combines intelligence-led policing, high-visibility patrols, and targeted community interventions, aiming to reduce both violent crime and the public’s fear of crime.

Central Division steps up enforcement with road checks and targeted patrols

Under ACP Defreitas’s leadership, the Central Division has executed 221 operations so far in 2025, including regular road checks and targeted patrols in known hotspots. Officers have impounded 160 vehicles—including 43 motorcycles—for various traffic violations and unsafe practices. Additionally, a total of 5,246 traffic tickets have been issued for infractions under St Lucia’s road traffic regulations.

As part of these ongoing enforcement initiatives, a major police operation in Faux-a-Chaux recently led to the arrest of nine individuals. This operation, highlighted by police leadership as a key example of their intensified crime-fighting posture, demonstrates the RSLPF’s commitment to disrupting criminal activity and restoring public confidence.

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“These are statistics from the Central Division, and we want to continue to let the public know that these operations will continue with sustained intensity,” ACP Defreitas emphasized. He reaffirmed that the goal is not only to respond to incidents but to deter criminal behavior before it escalates.

Dispute emerges over official homicide toll

Despite assurances from police authorities, debate continues over the accuracy of the homicide tally. Several pundits and members of the public have expressed skepticism about the official figures, suggesting that the police may be underreporting the true scope of violent crime in St Lucia. A regular caller to the widely followed lunchtime call-in program Newsspin challenged the RSLPF statistics, articulating every single homicide reported in 2025 and giving the dateline for each. According to this detailed count, the actual number of homicides stands at 20 for the year, not 18 as presented by police.

This public dispute underscores broader concerns about transparency, data integrity, and the challenges of maintaining public trust in the face of violent crime. Community members and civil society groups have called for more open dialogue and improved systems for tracking crime, with the aim of ensuring that official statistics accurately reflect the on-the-ground reality.

Sustained decline in crime numbers drives optimism

According to the RSLPF, the reduction in homicides aligns with an overall decline in reported crimes since the start of the year. “At this point, we have seen a drastic reduction in our overall crime numbers, and it’s a trend that has continued from January to now,” ACP Defreitas reported. While acknowledging ongoing challenges and the unpredictability of some criminal acts, law enforcement officials remain optimistic about the impact of their strategies and the potential for further reductions in crime rates.

“There are challenges, and sometimes, despite our best efforts, incidents do occur. However, I think we are on top of many of them, and we are hoping that we can sustain this moving forward,” ACP Defreitas added.

Police are urging the public to remain vigilant and to support ongoing crime prevention initiatives as the RSLPF continues high-visibility patrols, multi-agency collaborations, and community engagement across the island.

For comprehensive updates on crime, public safety, and the latest law enforcement actions in St Lucia, continue following Unitedpac St Lucia News.

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