Dominica’s law enforcement authorities have announced a substantial decline in criminal activity across the nation for the year 2025. Police Chief Lincoln Corbette presented the annual crime statistics during a press conference, revealing an impressive 11 percent overall reduction in reported crimes compared to the previous year.
Chief Corbette provided a detailed breakdown of the crime categories showing the most notable improvements. The data indicated a dramatic 27 percent decrease in indecent assault cases, while burglaries fell by 5 percent. Theft incidents plummeted by 45 percent, and cases of taking conveyance without owner’s consent dropped by 26 percent. Violent crime also saw significant reduction with grievous bodily harm decreasing by 25 percent. Sexual offenses showed substantial improvement with unlawful sexual intercourse down 22 percent and incest reports eliminated entirely with no cases recorded in 2025.
The Police Chief emphasized the Commonwealth of Dominica Police Force’s commitment to maintaining this positive trajectory through continued operational reviews and strategic implementations. Corbette highlighted the integration of advanced technologies to enhance officer capabilities and announced recruitment plans to bolster police ranks. The force is actively seeking applicants aged 18-30 to fill existing vacancies.
To further support crime prevention efforts, authorities encouraged public participation through the Crime Stoppers Hotline (1-800-TIPS or 1-800-8477). Chief Corbette assured complete anonymity for tipsters, explaining that the service is managed externally from Canada, ensuring caller privacy with no identifying information shared with Dominican authorities.