Suriname has witnessed a substantial decline in criminal activity throughout 2025, according to the latest official data released by the Suriname Police Force (Korps Politie Suriname – KPS). The comprehensive statistics, covering January 1 to November 25, 2025, reveal marked reductions across nearly all major crime categories compared to the same period in 2024.
The most striking improvement appears in robbery statistics, which plummeted by 35.8 percent. Police recorded 156 robberies this year, a significant decrease from the 243 incidents reported during the equivalent timeframe in 2024. Qualified theft—historically one of the nation’s most prevalent crimes—also saw a considerable downturn of 23.8 percent, dropping from 2,881 to 2,194 cases.
Other crime categories followed similar downward trajectories. Street robberies decreased by 24.6 percent (from 504 to 380 cases), while burglaries declined by 12.5 percent (from 2,102 to 1,839 incidents). Homicide rates remained relatively stable with a marginal reduction of 3.7 percent, recording 26 cases in 2025 compared to 27 the previous year.
In a positive development beyond conventional crime, traffic fatalities also fell substantially. Road deaths decreased by 18.3 percent, from 71 in 2024 to 58 in 2025, though police authorities emphasized that traffic safety continues to require significant attention.
The monthly breakdown of data reveals fluctuating patterns throughout the year, with qualified thefts peaking in February (235 cases) and burglaries reaching their highest levels in March (193 cases). Despite these fluctuations, the overall trend remained consistently downward.
The KPS underscored that despite these encouraging reductions, sustained focus on prevention, investigation, and traffic safety remains crucial. The crime statistics, compiled by the Criminal Information Service and dated November 27, 2025, continue to serve as vital metrics for allocating police personnel and resources effectively.