How can someone report an emergency or crime in Guyana?

Call 911 for an emergency or a crime in progress. For non-emergency contact with the Guyana Police Force, use (+592) 225-6411, (+592) 225-5401 at Police Headquarters, a police station or a regional division; the Secure Eye App can also transmit location, text, photos or video.

Which everyday precautions reduce robbery and violence risks in Guyana?

Avoid reported higher-risk Georgetown areas after dark, including Stabroek Market, Bourda, Agricola, Albouystown, Tiger Bay and Sophia, and avoid the Botanical Gardens, National Park and Seawall at night. Keep valuables hidden, use a pre-booked licensed taxi, secure doors and windows, and do not physically resist a robbery.

Where can victims of domestic or sexual violence in Guyana obtain help?

Call 914 for the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security support line, or contact the Guyana Police Force; call 911 when there is immediate danger. The service can connect men, women and children with counselling, referrals, shelters, protection interventions and the Survivor's Advocate Programme.

What should someone do after an online scam or other cybercrime in Guyana?

Preserve messages, screenshots, payment records and account information, then secure the affected accounts and block bank access or payment instruments where necessary. Report the incident through the Guyana Police Force cybercrime channel, and call 911 if the incident includes an immediate physical threat.

How does Guyana's justice process treat a child suspected of an offence?

A detained child is not automatically arrested or charged. For a child aged 14 to 17, contact a parent or guardian, a Childcare and Protection Agency social worker or an attorney-at-law; the child has a right to counsel, and diversion options can include a warning, counselling, mediation or conferencing.

Crime in Guyana

Crime in Guyana includes violence, break-ins, theft, domestic and sexual violence, cybercrime, trafficking and drug-related offences. Police statistics recorded 801 serious crimes in 2025, compared with 1,070 in 2024, but reported cases do not show all incidents because many victims do not report them. The Guyana Police Force (GPF), community policing groups and specialist services provide reporting, prevention and support pathways.

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Use a layered safety plan: reduce exposure at night, choose the right reporting channel, and preserve evidence after an incident. Call 911 when danger is immediate, use GPF or Secure Eye for other reports, and contact 914 for domestic or sexual violence support. Do not delay urgent protection while collecting documents or deciding which service is most convenient.

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Reported serious crime decreased from 1,070 cases in 2024 to 801 in 2025. Region 4-A accounted for 24% of serious crimes. Break-and-enter larceny was the most frequent serious offence category, while disorderly murders were the most frequent recorded murder category. Domestic murders increased from 13 to 26. These figures describe reported police cases, not the complete level of victimisation. A 2017 Safe Neighbourhood Survey found that 64% of sexual-offence victimisation was not reported, and no current nationwide victimisation rate is established by the available evidence. Urban violence and property crime require particular care at night. Reported higher-risk areas in Georgetown include Stabroek Market, Bourda in the evening, Agricola, Albouystown, Tiger Bay and Sophia. Botanical Gardens, the National Park and the Seawall should be avoided after dark. Keep valuables out of sight, use cash machines inside banks or shops where possible, pre-book a licensed taxi, and keep doors and windows locked. Do not physically resist a robbery. Border areas near Venezuela and Suriname also require current local security checks because organised crime presents an additional risk. For an emergency or a crime in progress, call 911. The GPF non-emergency and Control number is (+592) 225-6411, and Police Headquarters can be reached at (+592) 225-5401. Reports can be made through a police station or regional division. GPF services include police complaints, missing-person reports and cybercrime reports. The Secure Eye App can send a location, text, photo, video or voice-to-text report to the GPF Command Room or the nearest station. Service availability and response times outside urban centres are not separately established in the available evidence. The GPF operates a 24-hour Command Centre and uses 911 and closed-circuit television. In 2024 it received 905,042 calls, including 874,249 hoax calls, which can delay attention to genuine emergencies. Intelligent video surveillance (IVS) and CCTV generated 341 footage requests, of which 185 were crime-related. Command Centres in Regions 3, 4, 5, 6 and 10 were operational, while the Region 8 centre was not operational in the researched material. Rural Constables and Neighbourhood Police help extend police presence in remote, hinterland and riverain communities. Community Policing Groups, also called CPOG, offer voluntary practical cooperation with the GPF; they are not a substitute for emergency services or formal police powers. Domestic and sexual violence can be reported through the GPF or the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security's 914 toll-free line, which operates in a 24-hour support context and is accessible to men, women and children. The Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Policy Unit oversees the 914 service, the Survivor's Advocate Programme and shelters. Available support includes counselling, referrals and protection interventions. The Hope and Justice Centre can provide counselling, legal aid and further assistance. Call 911 or the GPF when there is immediate danger. For a child-protection concern, contact 914 or the Childcare and Protection Agency at (+592) 227-0979; a report does not require proof, because the child's location and identity are sufficient to initiate the concern. The available sources indicate that these services are generally accessible without a service fee, but travel and medical costs may still arise individually. Cybercrime reports in Guyana include phishing, online scams, social engineering, identity theft, cyberstalking, distributed denial-of-service attacks, botnets and illegal content. Preserve messages, account records, payment details and screenshots. Secure affected accounts, change passwords and block bank access or payment instruments when necessary, then use the GPF cybercrime reporting channel; call 911 when an immediate physical threat exists. The available material does not confirm a separate national cybercrime victim-compensation or CERT service. Children have a separate justice pathway. A detained child is not automatically arrested or charged. For children aged 14 to 17, arrest or charge can occur, while parents or guardians, a CPA social worker or an attorney-at-law should be contacted and the child has a right to counsel. Possible diversion measures include a caution or warning, psychosocial counselling, mediation, conferencing and a circle process. Pre-charge screening can involve the CPA and the Director of Public Prosecutions. The Juvenile Justice Department describes processing-centre limits of 48 to 72 hours, but local practice should be checked for the relevant region. The 2025 research recorded 339 cybercrime reports compared with 241 in the earlier comparison period, with 50 proceedings and 12 convictions compared with 23 proceedings and 6 convictions. It also recorded 13 human-trafficking reports and 2 proceedings, the seizure of 100 illegal firearms, and the seizure of 2,033 kilograms of cocaine and 861 kilograms of cannabis alongside the eradication of 208 acres of cannabis. These enforcement figures show police activity and reported cases; they do not establish the overall prevalence of each offence.