Crime in Negril

[chi-town]

A person can find themselves a crime victim without making any unwise decisions. People get robbed and we shouldn't blame that on some mistake they did or did not make. I have noticed more crime in negril and have talked to folks that live there that have noticed the same thing. That being said I think there is more crime everywhere. But the days of walking from the beach to the west end at 4:00 am are over for me. I am glad that at least we can talk about it on this board. And I agree with all the safety tips. Just don't become complacent.

[Shaggy]

well put billndonna, by the way I go by shaggy here but this is S&K steve and kathy, I believe you made it to both our boardies partys we threw, the one year we had it at Xtabi , the next year we had it at a resort up a road on the cliffs, having a brain fart , can't remember the name but it was more of a pool party. We will be in Negril a bit earlier in Feb. this year starting on the 2nd, dang still can't remember the name of that resort , we had the place almost to ourselfs

[Canada]

A person can find themselves a crime victim without making any unwise decisions. People get robbed and we shouldn't blame that on some mistake they did or did not make. I have noticed more crime in negril and have talked to folks that live there that have noticed the same thing. That being said I think there is more crime everywhere. But the days of walking from the beach to the west end at 4:00 am are over for me. I am glad that at least we can talk about it on this board. And I agree with all the safety tips. Just don't become complacent.

Interesting comments. I have been going to Jamaica for 31 years consecutively and again coming this Christmas in Negril (28+ years consecutive) and always staying on the beach at a guest house hotel.
I also have noticed an evolution of comfortability walking the beach especially at night let alone along the West End Road.

Back in the 80's and 90's, it was not an issue to walk home from Rock Cliff, Pee Wee's+ other restaurants dinner... beautiful night, reflective.... same as on the beach.

Not as comfortable now with heavier road traffic in West End + overaly aggressive higglers on the beach at night.

Nevertheless, the positives of Jamaica, Negril, the people, the overall experience still strikes very close to the heart and look forward to coming home every season.

As back home, know where you are going, be aware and treat people with respect...... No issues to go out and enjoy Jamaican hospitality.

Everything Irie!