Crime In Saint Lucia
Crime statistics are compiled by the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force and are divided into twelve broad categories In total, 12,145 cases were reported in 2007, a rate of 7,144 per 100,000 people.
Tourists visiting St. Lucia are advised to take similar precautions as they would in their home country and crime rates are described as "moderate".
Read more about Crime In Saint Lucia: Crimes Against The Person, Sexual Offences, Prostitution, Firearm Offences, Crimes Against Children, Crimes Relating To Marriage, Crimes Against Property, Crimes Against Public Order, Crimes Against Administration of Justice, Crimes Concerning Public Officers and Jurors, Drug Offences, Summary Offences
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