The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) is reporting a 46% reduction in homicides for the period January 1st to November 10th, 2026, compared with the corresponding period in 2024.
In a statement on Tuesday, it says targeted policing and stronger investigations are contributing to the decline, but stresses that sustaining the progress will require greater public cooperation and stronger community partnerships.
According to the latest TTPS statistics, 292 murders were recorded so far this year, compared with 542 during the same period two years ago — representing 250 fewer lives lost.
The figures also show a 9% decrease compared with the 322 murders recorded during the corresponding period in 2025.
The Police Service attributes the reduction to targeted policing, intelligence-led operations and improvements in investigative capabilities.
The TTPS says officers have solved 79 murders during 2026, including cases committed in previous years, while 90 people have been charged with homicide-related offences.
Of the 292 murders recorded this year, 65 have been detected, representing a detection rate of 22.3%.
However, the TTPS says sustaining the progress requires more than law enforcement efforts alone.
The T&T Police Service is calling on citizens to assist by reporting criminal activity, providing credible information to investigators and participating in community crime-prevention initiatives.
The TTPS adds that community walkabouts, town meetings, school outreach programmes and youth initiatives remain part of its efforts to build trust and strengthen relationships with residents.
While describing the reduction in homicides as encouraging, the Service says every murder represents a life lost and a family and community affected by violence.
It is therefore urging continued collaboration between the police and the public to sustain the gains and create safer communities across Trinidad and Tobago.