-St. Catherine
St. Catherine, Jamaica: crime rate and Safety score
Too few places to compare within Jamaica.
1/10 in the world
Weighted crime: 1,941 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 | 56 | 13.8 | 20.7 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape | 74 | 18.2 | 13.7 |
| Rape only: other sexual offences are not published. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 75 | 18.4 | 20.2 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Break-ins | 110 | 27 | 39.6 |
| Break-ins only: other thefts are not published. | |||
Source: JCF, updated 28 October 2026.
Recorded crime by type (9 months to October 2026)
| Homicide | 56 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 74 |
| Robbery | 75 |
| Theft and burglary | 110 |
Questions about crime in St. Catherine
- Is St. Catherine safe?
- St. Catherine: Too few places to compare within Jamaica.
- What is the crime rate in St. Catherine?
- St. Catherine: Weighted crime: 1,941 per 100,000 people (9 months to October 2026). Yearly rate estimated from 9 months.
- How many murders are there in St. Catherine?
- Recorded homicides in St. Catherine (9 months to October 2026): 56.
