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 notable improvements over both last year and a five-year average from 2020 to 2024.
Key Crime Reductions:
• Serious Assaults declined by 17% compared to the same period in 2024 and are now 11% below the five-year average.
• Sexual Offenses saw a dramatic drop, down 42% year-over-year and 36% lower than the five-year norm.
• Other Burglaries, including break-ins at business premises, construction sites, and storage facilities, fell by 44% compared to last year and are 30% below thefive-year average. These represent the lowest first-quarter figures for these offences in at least five years.
Murder rates remain low, with one case recorded in the first quarter of 2025, the same as in 2024 and a significant reduction from 2021, which saw four cases during the same period.
Drug Seizures:
As part of our commitment to dismantling the local drug trade, the RVIPF seized a substantial quantity of cannabis-related materials during the first quarter.
These include:
• Over 12 kilograms of cannabis
• 2,900 cannabis plants
• 2,447 seedlings
Firearm Enforcement:
Efforts to curb illegal firearms also intensified:
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• Seven pistols and two rifles were recovered—exceeding totals for the same period last year.
• Ammunition seizures more than doubled, rising from 152 to 389 rounds.
• High charge rates in possession cases reflect the RVIPF’s continued zero-tolerance approach to illegal weaponry.
The results for the first quarter of 2025 highlight a clear and encouraging trend. These gains are the result of focused enforcement, intelligence-led operations, and strong community partnerships—demonstrating that collaborative efforts continue to yield real results in the fight against crime.