Crime in Negril

[goldilocks]

as the gap between haves and have nots becomes ever wider, random crime will continue increase, world wide. Walk Good Everyone.

[Crusher]

If you know a local, ask them where to go and when to go. They know the whole scoop on what has been happening in Negril up to the minute. In fact, take a local with you, if you know and trust them .... see some sights you have not before. Just don't ask someone you don't know what such and such a place is like, where you are going, how long you are staying etc. .. this has all been said before anyway.
We have left places now and again, when a local has decided the vibes changed ... not something I would have noticed.
If you're on your own, two or more ... stay on the beaten track and use the wise advice to take tourist cabs and enjoyyyy Negril. No jewellery, no purses or computer stuff except your camera, unless you are going to a 'special' place with security !!
Can't wait to get to Negril again :-)

This is why we are so happy that we have our friend Doc. He looks after us while we are in Negril and if we are looking to do something that isn't the 'mainstream' activity he comes with us and is always there to look after us. He's like family. We also have a large collection of contacts and stuff who we consult with while we are there. Luckily we have never had any issues so far in Jamaica. As always think twice and be safe. That applies any where you go!

[TizzyATX]

Never fails, I always lose something when I'm in Negril and at this point I'm not even surprised anymore when a Jamaican local finds me to return my lost item. Very friendly helpful people generally speaking. There was just one time I left a pair of ray bans somewhere and when I came back to look "no-one had seen it". I was already expecting that response cause the reason I left in the first place (despite the $150J bee4rs) was the shady vibe there. But my point is, even then it was a case of "finders keepers", wasn't like someone violently ripped them from off my face

Flip I had the same reaction as you when I read the low count of guns/ammo....had to do a double take lol

[TizzyATX]

as the gap between haves and have nots becomes ever wider, random crime will continue increase, world wide. Walk Good Everyone.

Amen

[Beebeluv]

13 IS a high number for a country that does not allow the general populace to own firearms... However I agree that it is not very many... I have more ammunition for my one gun than they had for their 13... Just Saying...

[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!

[butch]

My son and I walked the westend road in the early a.m. just this week. It was a very peaceful enjoyable walk, and we were never bothered or felt threatened once. There were very little cars on the road at that time and was one of my favorite parts of my trip.

[chi-town]

I used to walk from the beach to the west end after the bars on the beach closed and would stop in at miyard on my way farther west. The only thing you had to watch out for was the dogs that came out at nite. Learned to walk with a rock in my hand and all you had to do was act like you were going to throw it. They were a whole diferent animal from the ones you seen in the day and were usually in a pack. We usually hang out at Pee Wees at night and stay in that area. Last year we were staying across from Jenny's. The first night when we went to leave Janet the bartender said she would feel better if someone walked with us. They always made sure we got home ok and we were there for a month. Another nite we were walking back with our friend Ital who was on a bike in front of us and a rout taxi guy I know stoped and asked if we were ok, as soon as he seen Ital he knew everything was cool he told me he didn't recognize Ital at first and thought it looked suspicious. Another older man in the neighborhood told me to watch out for a guy on a scooter late at nite that had taken some lady's bag. Still think it's pretty safe but am definitely going to take the advice of my local friends. If they say take a taxi or walk with someone known in the neighborhood I'm going to do it. Just like the advice I get here. I've had more stuff stolen out of garage at home than I have in Negril and I plan on keeping it that way.

[pointvillagepete]

Simple, don't park your common sense at the airport

[lanetop]

more people shot by police here in toronto in one year than in negril over last ten years...makes ya think