– regional commander highlights data, strengthened investigative capacity and heightened public engagements

REGION Six (East Berbice-Corentyne) recorded significant decline in key crime categories last year, reflecting broader national trends of reduced serious offences, according to police statistics and official summaries.
Under the leadership of Regional Commander Assistant Commissioner Shivpersaud Bacchus, Region Six reported a 55.3 per cent reduction in serious crimes within its jurisdiction, one of the highest such declines across the country.
When contacted for a comment, the commander noted that the data show a notable decrease in gun robberies, which fell from 23 incidents to 14, and a total of nine murders, of which more than a dozen were solved, an indicator of improved investigative outcomes.
Region Six’s overall performance in crime reduction, he said places it among the leading administrative divisions nationwide.
Nationally, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) has highlighted larger declines in serious crime, with official figures showing an overall reduction of serious offences by approximately 25 per cent in 2025 compared with the previous year, representing one of the lowest levels in a decade.
The force also recorded a crime clearance rate of over 61 per cent, a figure that has been noted by President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali as a historic achievement for law enforcement in Guyana.
In Region Six, improved outcomes have been attributed to stronger community co-operation and enhanced operational practices.
Commander Bacchus noted that a combination of increased patrols, more robust intelligence coordination, and heightened public engagement contributed to better case detection and resolution rates.
He emphasised that building trust between communities and law enforcement has been central to the region’s gains.
While murders in Region Six last year remained at a similar level to 2024, the improved detection and case clearance figures were highlighted by regional police as evidence of strengthened investigative capacity.
Law enforcement sources pointed to closer interaction with residents, which has resulted in swifter information flow and a more active role from community members in assisting police operations.
Police and government officials have repeatedly underscored the importance of continuing community-oriented policing and evidence-led operations to sustain and build on recent gains. The expansion of real-time command centres, enhanced resource deployment, and strengthened public engagement efforts are among the strategic priorities cited for 2026.
As Guyana moves forward with efforts to improve public safety and reduce crime, Region Six’s performance, under Assistant Commissioner Bacchus’s command, stands out as a key example of local commitment to law enforcement objectives and community co-operation in addressing crime.