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Oct 10, 2023 · 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.
Jul 25, 2024 · Hanover Parish - Logwood and Orange Bay St. James Parish/Montego Bay - Inland side of the A1 highway and The Queen’s Drive from San San to Harmony Beach Park Kingston and St. Andrew Parish - Cassava Piece, Duhaney Park, Grants Pen, Standpipe, Swallowfield, Elleston Flats, August Town, and downtown Kingston, defined as between Mountain View ...
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.
Mar 12, 2021 · Between January 1 and March 10 this year, Hanover has seen a 120 per cent increase in murders – moving from five homicides to 11 – when compared with the corresponding period in 2020. Shootings are also up by 133 per cent this year, robberies by 200 per cent, and break-ins by 150 per cent when compared with last year.
Serious Crimes Report for January 1 to August 24, 2024 and comparative period for 2023. NB: Figures are subjected to change due to ongoing investigations. © Jamaica Constabulary Force. Powered by JATS - Enfold Theme by Kriesi.
Dec 23, 2023 · With respect to the levels of crime being experienced Chambers, who is from that parish, pointed to data which show that crime has risen significantly. He made special mention of areas, such as Logwood, Santoy, Lot, Wharf Road and Phoenix Town Road as troubled areas.
Aug 9, 2021 · WESTMORELAND, Jamaica— A total of 194 murders have been committed in the three north western parishes of St James, Westmoreland and Hanover since the start of the year as Jamaica continues to...
