Statistics from the Jamaica Constabulary Force have revealed that murders are up 29 per cent so far this year.
Forty-nine persons were murdered between January 1 and January 15 compared to 38 during the similar period last year. There was also one more case of shooting.
Thirty-eight shootings were recorded up to Wednesday, compared to 37 during the corresponding period last year.
Meanwhile, there is a reduction in other crimes. No case of larceny has been reported so far this year compared to last year this time when seven were reported.
There were 20 cases of rape, 10 break-ins and 32 robberies.
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