Following an apparent increase in carjackings, the UK Government has updated their travel advice for Barbados. The update relates to their ‘Safety and security’ page and includes the risk of carjacking. See screenshot of email below (note: anyone can subscribe to these emails):
Read More UK Government updates Barbados travel adviceAre We Really Heading for 150 Murders? Recently, someone claimed on a popular social media platform that Barbados would see 150 murders by the end of 2025. This person also believed that this prediction is somehow linked to the country becoming a republic in 2021. That’s a interesting statement — but does the data support…
Read More 150 Murders in Barbados by Year-End? Let’s Do the MathA man was shot last night (July 15) in Weekes Land, Goodland St. Michael. According to NationNews, he was closing up his shop when the shooting occurred. He succumbed to his injuries at the QEH this morning. More details as they become available. Source: NationNews
Read More Homicide #30: Man succumbs to Goodland ShootingA man was seriously injured in a shooting around 12:15 p.m. on Sunday (July 13) in Eden Lodge, St. Michael. According to reports, a vehicle pulled up beside the victim, and one occupant exited and opened fire before fleeing. Police and medical personnel responded quickly, and the victim was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital,…
Read More Man injured in Eden Lodge ShootingPolice are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, 2025, along Holetown Road, St. James. Devontay Boyce, 21, of Risk Road, Fitts Village, was shot and later died after being transported to a private medical facility. He and others were in a business car park when a group of…
Read More Homicide #29: Fatal shooting in HoletownWelcome to the Barbados Crime Blog — your resource for tracking violent crime in Barbados. In addition to regular updates on recent incidents, here are two key resources: REMEMBER: The data and stats are presented on this site are unofficial. All data, information and stats presented here are based on what is reported by mainstream…
Read More Start Here: Barbados Homicide Database + In-Depth Crime AnalysisOne of the advantages of maintaining a growing dataset — covering homicides in Barbados from 2016 to 2025, with over 300 recorded cases — is that it allows me to explore patterns and ask deeper questions. Take June 2025, for example. With nine recorded murders, it immediately stood out. That led me to ask: Have…
Read More A Closer Look at Barbados’ Deadliest MonthsAt the end of June 2025, Barbados had recorded at least 9 homicides between June 1st and June 30th. For the year so far, i.e., January 1 to June 30, the island has had at least 28 homicides. Disclaimer: My count and analysis are based solely on media reports, as such, my numbers may be under-stated.…
Read More Barbados Homicide Statistics January to June 2025A man was injured in a drive-by shooting in Long Bay, St. Philip this morning. According to reports, two men on a motorcycle ambushed the victim and opened fire before fleeing the scene. The injured man was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for treatment. Police are currently on site investigating the incident. Source: Starcom…
Read More Man injured in St. Philip shootingTwo workers entered the abandoned Massy Complex on Bridge Road, Bridgetown, around 1:20 p.m., July 3rd, when one of them was attacked by a man believed to be squatting inside the building. During the confrontation, the worker was stabbed and bitten, while the alleged assailant was also injured. Both were transported to the Queen Elizabeth…
Read More Worker Stabbed in Attack at Abandoned Bridgetown Building