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- Hanover is home to high crime and interpersonal violence despite its smaller population. Local officials say that most of Hanover’s violence is concentrated in the capital of Lucca. There are high numbers of homicides, shootings, and gang-related robberies in the area, making it a hazardous location for people to live in and visit.
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Jan 13, 2024 · Police statistics are showing that, with 72 murders occurring in that parish last year, compared to 44 in 2022, the increase of 63.6 per cent is the highest islandwide. The parish with the nearest percentage increase to Hanover was St Ann with 17.9, moving from 67 murders in 2022 to 79 in 2023.
- Chambers calls for community support in Hanover’s crime fight
“Presently, of the 14 parishes in Jamaica, Hanover leads in...
- Hanover battling significant jump in major crimes | News ...
There are concerns that Hanover, which was once widely...
- Chambers calls for community support in Hanover’s crime fight
Dec 23, 2023 · “Presently, of the 14 parishes in Jamaica, Hanover leads in major crime figures over the corresponding period for last year. Major crimes have seen a 27-per-cent increase over last year,” he pointed out.
Mar 12, 2021 · There are concerns that Hanover, which was once widely considered the safest parish in the island, is now moving to the opposite end of the spectrum, with massive percentage increases in major crimes and a major rise in COVID-19 cases.
Nov 26, 2023 · HANOVER, Jamaica— Among the parishes in the Area One Police Division, Hanover stands out as the only one experiencing an increase in major crimes compared to the same period last year.
Jun 14, 2024 · Five people, including a father and his son, have been murdered in Hanover between last night and early this morning. The father and son and another man were reportedly killed last night in Johnson Town in the parish.
Apr 25, 2022 · HANOVER, ONCE known as the safest parish in the island but has discarded that moniker for some time now, has joined with neighbouring St James and Westmoreland to form what is now regarded as a deadly triangle.
Dec 23, 2023 · Chambers called on all community members to play their part in helping to fight crime and violence in their respective communities, asking that they report suspicions people, with a view to displacing the criminals within the communities.
