-Port of Spain
Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago: crime rate and Safety score
Too few places to compare within Trinidad and Tobago.
1/10 in the world
Weighted crime: 23,683 per 100,000 people (12 months to April 2026)
Crime by type, as recorded by TTPS (12 months to April 2026)
| Type | Count | Per 100,000 a year | All places this source covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homicide | |||
| Murder | 39 | 105.2 | 27 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape, incest and sexual offences | 44 | 118.7 | 49.2 |
| Serious indecency | 2 | 5.4 | 1.2 |
| Violence | |||
| Woundings and shootings | 37 | 99.8 | 37.6 |
| Kidnapping | 10 | 27 | 7.4 |
| Includes kidnapping for ransom. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 269 | 725.6 | 131.3 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary and break-ins | 116 | 312.9 | 97.3 |
| General theft | 353 | 952.2 | 125.4 |
| Vehicle theft | 63 | 169.9 | 64.7 |
| Theft from a dwelling | 15 | 40.5 | 7 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 10 | 27 | 23.6 |
| Other | |||
| Fraud | 95 | 256.3 | 39 |
| Possession of firearms and ammunition | 51 | 137.6 | 74.4 |
| Other serious crimes | 78 | 210.4 | 41.9 |
| Serious crimes the police list under none of the other headings. | |||
Source: TTPS, updated 29 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (12 months to April 2026)
| Homicide | 39 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 46 |
| Violence | 47 |
| Robbery | 269 |
| Theft and burglary | 547 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Other | 224 |
Questions about crime in Port of Spain
- Is Port of Spain safe?
- Port of Spain: Too few places to compare within Trinidad and Tobago.
- What is the crime rate in Port of Spain?
- Port of Spain: Weighted crime: 23,683 per 100,000 people (12 months to April 2026).
- How many murders are there in Port of Spain?
- Recorded homicides in Port of Spain (12 months to April 2026): 39.
