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Couva

Stable · 4.7/10

Couva - Tabaquite - Talparo Region • West-Central Division • 49 total recorded crimes

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This Week in Couva

Incidents in Couvadropped 50% this week — 1 incident reported, down from 2 last week. Robbery remains the most reported type.

Incidents (90d)
19
↑ +46.2% vs 2025
Murders (YTD)
4
↑ +100.0% vs 2025
Robberies (YTD)
5
↑ +25.0% vs 2025
Risk Level
4.7
out of 10
Shootings (YTD)
2
↑ +100.0% vs 2025
Home Invasions (YTD)
2
↑ +100.0% vs 2025
Assaults (YTD)
4
↓ -42.9% vs 2025
Burglaries (YTD)
0
↓ -100.0% vs 2025
Thefts (YTD)
2
↑ +100.0% vs 2025

Community Standing: Stable - Couva

Risk Level: 4.7/10 • Primary Concern: Robbery

Drive-Up Awareness: A rising pattern in Trinidad involves criminals arriving by vehicle and quickly approaching targets in car parks or at road junctions. Stay alert to vehicles that slow down without reason near you — if something feels off, drive to a busier area rather than stopping.

See how Couva compares to Freeport

Side-by-side safety scores and crime breakdown

Crime Breakdown (Year-to-Date)

Crime Type 2026 2025 Change
Murder 4 0 ↑ 100.0%
Robbery 5 4 ↑ 25.0%
Shooting 2 0 ↑ 100.0%
Home Invasion 2 0 ↑ 100.0%
Assault 4 7 ↓ 42.9%
Burglary 0 2 ↓ 100.0%
Theft 2 0 ↑ 100.0%

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