Crime in Jamaica is one of the largest concerns in Jamaica. Traditionally, the country has a very high murder rate; higher than Guatemala, Venezuela, Belize, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and the United States. In fact, it had the highest murder rate in the world in 2004 and 2005. Another major problem on the island is drug trafficking, with cocaine and marijuana being the most prominent drugs in Jamaica. Many turf wars occur in Kingston and other cities.
Currently, the Jamaican government is trying to fight crime and stop the illegal importation of cocaine from Colombia. In fact, the World Bank said that crime is slowing down development in the Caribbean, particularly in Jamaica. Every six hours in Jamaica, there is a homicide.
