The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) has reported declines in homicides, serious reported crime and road traffic accidents for the first nine months of 2026 compared with the corresponding periods in 2025 and 2024.
The figures are contained in the TTPS’ Third Quarter 2026 Public Performance Appraisal, released on Friday following its submission to the National Security Council.
The appraisal examines TTPS performance from January to September this year against the corresponding periods in 2025 and 2024.
There were 265 homicides recorded between January and September 2026, compared with 275 in the same period in 2025 and 475 in 2024. This represents reductions of 3.6 per cent and 44.2 per cent respectively.
Serious reported crime also declined, falling to 7,593 reports, a 13.3 per cent reduction compared with 2025 and a 17.3 per cent reduction compared with 2024.
Road traffic accidents fell to 13,324, a 36.8 per cent decrease compared with 2025, while fatal road traffic accidents declined by 27.2 per cent over the same period.
However, kidnapping for ransom increased from six reports to seven. Reported sexual offences and fraud also increased, although the TTPS attributed the rise to greater reporting.
Commissioner of Police Allister Guevarro said the decision to release the appraisal was consistent with the principles of transparency, accountability and evidence-based assessment.
“If I am required to account for the performance of the Police Service to the State, then I believe the public whom we serve should also be given a clear and measurable account of our performance.”
He said the figures demonstrate progress but added that “progress is not victory”.
“Where we are improving, we will say so. Where we are falling short or require greater effort, we will say so with equal candour. The public is entitled to judge the TTPS on evidence and results,” Guevarro said.
