![MERRY CHRISTMAS [17TH ECEMBER 2025] - Families across the island embrace the festive season with celebration and tradition, yet the period has historically also been marked by a spike in robberies and burglaries, leaving some communities anxious rather than merry. This year, however, Police Commissioner Verne Garde says the narrative has shifted, with police recording a notable decline in these crimes, signalling improved public safety during one of the busiest times of the year.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
C.O.P. NOTES SHARP DECLINE IN ROBBERIES AND BURGLARIES, SAYS POLICE COMMISSIONER
MERRY CHRISTMAS [17TH ECEMBER 2025] – Families across the island embrace the festive season with celebration and tradition, yet the period has historically also been marked by a spike in robberies and burglaries, leaving some communities anxious rather than merry. This year, however, Police Commissioner Verne Garde says the narrative has shifted, with police recording a notable decline in these crimes, signalling improved public safety during one of the busiest times of the year.
