Source: loopnews.com, News Editor, First published April 24, 2025 The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is reporting some of the most significant reductions in serious crime in recent years, with first-quarter figures for 2025 (January–March) showing improvements over both last year and the five-year average from 2020 to 2024. According to the latest police statistics, serious assaults declined by 17 per cent compared to the same period in 2024 and are now 11 per cent below the five-year average. BVI SEES DRAMATIC CRIME REDUCTION IN EARLY 2025 OPENING LINES Sexual offences saw an even more dramatic drop, down 42 per cent year-over-year and 36 per cent lower than the five-year norm. Other burglaries, including break-ins at business premises, construction sites, and storage facilities, fell by 44 per cent compared to last year and are 30 per cent below the five-year average. These figures represent the lowest first-quarter statistics for these offences in at least five years. Murder rates continue to remain low across the territory, with one case recorded in the first quarter of 2025, matching the figure from 2024 and showing 9 BUSINESS VIEW CARIBBEAN VOLUME 12, ISSUE 04
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