-South Western
South Western, Trinidad and Tobago: crime rate and Safety score
Too few places to compare within Trinidad and Tobago.
1/10 in the world
Weighted crime: 3,356 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 | 25 | 12.7 | 27 |
| Sexual offences | |||
| Rape, incest and sexual offences | 93 | 47.3 | 49.2 |
| Serious indecency | 2 | 1 | 1.2 |
| Violence | |||
| Woundings and shootings | 52 | 26.5 | 37.6 |
| Kidnapping | 3 | 1.5 | 7.4 |
| Includes kidnapping for ransom. | |||
| Robbery | |||
| Robbery | 131 | 66.6 | 131.3 |
| Theft and burglary | |||
| Burglary and break-ins | 103 | 52.4 | 97.3 |
| General theft | 40 | 20.3 | 125.4 |
| Vehicle theft | 32 | 16.3 | 64.7 |
| Theft from a dwelling | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| Drugs | |||
| Drug offences | 36 | 18.3 | 23.6 |
| Other | |||
| Fraud | 25 | 12.7 | 39 |
| Possession of firearms and ammunition | 111 | 56.5 | 74.4 |
| Other serious crimes | 33 | 16.8 | 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 | 25 |
|---|---|
| Sexual offences | 95 |
| Violence | 55 |
| Robbery | 131 |
| Theft and burglary | 179 |
| Drugs | 36 |
| Other | 169 |
Questions about crime in South Western
- Is South Western safe?
- South Western: Too few places to compare within Trinidad and Tobago.
- What is the crime rate in South Western?
- South Western: Weighted crime: 3,356 per 100,000 people (12 months to April 2026).
- How many murders are there in South Western?
- Recorded homicides in South Western (12 months to April 2026): 25.
