-Kingston and St. Andrew
Kingston and St. Andrew, Jamaica: crime rate and Safety score
Too few places to compare within Jamaica.
1/10 in the world
Weighted crime: 3,179 per 100,000 people (9 months to October 2026) Yearly rate estimated from 9 months.
Crime by type, as recorded by JCF (9 months to October 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Murder | 135 | 26.7 | 20.7 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 48 | 9.5 | 13.7 |
| Rape only: other sexual offences are not published. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 156 | 30.9 | 20.2 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Break-ins | 168 | 33.3 | 39.6 |
| Break-ins only: other thefts are not published. | |||
Source: JCF, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (9 months to October 2026)
| Homicide | 135 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 48 |
| Robbery | 156 |
| Theft and burglary | 168 |
Questions about crime in Kingston and St. Andrew
- Is Kingston and St. Andrew safe?
- Kingston and St. Andrew: Too few places to compare within Jamaica.
- What is the crime rate in Kingston and St. Andrew?
- Kingston and St. Andrew: Weighted crime: 3,179 per 100,000 people (9 months to October 2026). Yearly rate estimated from 9 months.
- How many murders are there in Kingston and St. Andrew?
- Recorded homicides in Kingston and St. Andrew (9 months to October 2026): 135.
