Trinidad & Tobago Crime Statistics
Real-time crime statistics and data analysis for Trinidad & Tobago. Track the crime rate, murder statistics, robbery trends, and regional crime data. Updated daily from verified sources.
Updated daily • Last updated: March 13, 2026
Quick Answer — 2026 Crime Statistics
Trinidad and Tobago has recorded 865 crimes in 2026 as of March 13, 2026, including 74 murders (rate: 4.9/100k), 211 robberies, and 135 shootings. 2025 ended with a murder rate of 25.5 per 100,000 — one of the highest in the Caribbean. Crime in 2026 is tracking 65% higher than the same period in 2025.
2026 Year-to-Date Summary
January 1 - March 13, 2026
Trinidad Crime Rate 2026
Crime rates per 100,000 population (based on ~1.5 million population)
2025 Final Crime Rate (Official)
2026 Current Progress (March 13, 2026)
2026 Projected (If Current Pace Continues)
Based on 71 days of data. Projection assumes current trends continue for full year.
The Trinidad and Tobago crime rate is calculated per 100,000 population to enable fair comparison with other countries and historical trends.
Crime by Type (2026)
| Crime Type | 2026 Count | 2025 (Same Period) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murder | 74 | 93 | ↓ -20.4% |
| Robbery | 211 | 146 | ↑ +44.5% |
| Shooting | 135 | 77 | ↑ +75.3% |
| Home Invasion | 50 | 13 | ↑ +284.6% |
| Assault | 174 | 72 | ↑ +141.7% |
| Burglary | 38 | 22 | ↑ +72.7% |
| Kidnapping | 14 | 11 | ↑ +27.3% |
| Theft | 193 | 87 | ↑ +121.8% |
| Seizures | 44 | 1 | ↑ +4300.0% |
Regional Breakdown (2026)
Top 5 divisions by crime count
| Division | Crimes | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Tunapuna - Piarco | 159 | 18.5% |
| 2 Port of Spain | 156 | 18.2% |
| 3 Couva - Tabaquite - Talparo | 88 | 10.3% |
| 4 San Juan - Laventille | 74 | 8.6% |
| 5 Chaguanas | 53 | 6.2% |
Latest Analysis
Trinidad Crime Report: Week of February 26, 2026 - March 6, 2026 - 55 Incidents, 7 Murders, Robbery Surge
Trinidad recorded 55 criminal incidents during the week of February 26 to March 6, 2026, representing a significant 17% decline from the previous week's 66 incidents. However, this overall improvem...
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Methodology
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