Port of Spain
High Risk · 9.8/10Port of Spain Region • North-West Division • 433 total recorded crimes
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This Week in Port of Spain
Incidents in Port of Spaindropped 33% this week — 4 incidents reported, down from 6 last week. Robbery remains the most reported type.
Incidents (90d)
127
↑ +46.0% vs 2025
Robberies (YTD)
55
↑ +77.4% vs 2025
Shootings (YTD)
33
↑ +175.0% vs 2025
Home Invasions (YTD)
1
↑ +100.0% vs 2025
Assaults (YTD)
29
↑ +314.3% vs 2025
Burglaries (YTD)
5
↑ +25.0% vs 2025
Thefts (YTD)
36
↑ +111.8% vs 2025
Kidnappings (YTD)
1
↓ -50.0% vs 2025
Seizures (YTD)
7
↑ +100.0% vs 2025
Active Safety Alert - Port of Spain
Risk Level: 9.8/10
• Primary Concern: Robbery
Drive-Up Ambush Awareness: A rising pattern in high-activity areas involves criminals arriving by vehicle, exiting quickly to target victims on foot or in stationary cars. At junctions, roundabouts, and car parks, keep your windows up, doors locked, and stay alert to vehicles positioning unusually close to you.
Resilient Community Network: Despite the elevated score, this area shows strong community bonds with active neighbourhood watch participation and rapid incident reporting.
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Crime Breakdown (Year-to-Date)
| Crime Type | 2026 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | 15 | 14 | ↑ 7.1% |
| Robbery | 55 | 31 | ↑ 77.4% |
| Shooting | 33 | 12 | ↑ 175.0% |
| Home Invasion | 1 | 0 | ↑ 100.0% |
| Assault | 29 | 7 | ↑ 314.3% |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 | ↑ 25.0% |
| Kidnapping | 1 | 2 | ↓ 50.0% |
| Theft | 36 | 17 | ↑ 111.8% |
| Seizures | 7 | 0 | ↑ 100.0% |
Recent Headlines Last 30 days
Tourist robbed and bitten during Carnival activities (41, Canadian)
Assault Corner of Nelson and Faure Streets
Gold chain robbery in Port of Spain (21-year-old victim)
Robbery Corner of Siparia Hill and Bath Street
Curepe man robbed and assaulted during Jouvert celebration
Assault Cipriani Boulevard
Woman sexually assaulted during J'Ouvert celebrations (34-year-old)
Sexual Assault Tragarete Road, vicinity of the Ministry of Agriculture building
Two men shot during Jouvert celebrations (Israel Payson, 20; Jubriel Worrell, 24)
Shooting Corner of Mucurapo Road and Damien Street, St James
Teen killed in Woodbrook J'Ouvert stabbing (age unknown)
Assault Corner of De Verteuil and Warren Streets, Woodbrook
Man stabbed multiple times in early-morning attack (Daryl Mungroo, 45)
Assault Corner of Rosalino and Roberts Streets, Woodbrook
Man robbed and stabbed by woman at Carnival event (Jalani Hutchinson, 19)
Assault Basketball Court, Beetham Gardens
Vehicle owner beaten and robbed at gunpoint (age unknown)
Assault Wharton Street, Laventille
Organized robbery spree targets Carnival patrons at Flava Village and Panorama
Robbery Flava Village and Panorama event venue
74-year-old woman robbed of gold bracelet (74)
Robbery Queens Park Savannah, vicinity of NAPA