Crime in Guyana

In the 20th century, crime in Guyana was not properly documented, however the country was known to be extremely dangerous and violent[citation needed].

Enforcement of the domestic violence laws is especially weak in the interior, where police do not have as strong a presence and courts meet only once a quarter.

[3] NGOs report a widespread perception that some police officers and magistrates could be bribed to make cases of domestic violence "go away."

[3] Armed robberies occur regularly, especially in businesses and shopping districts, especially in the capital Georgetown.

[4] Nationally, there were 512 robberies under arms during the period January to October 2012 (a 15% increase from 2011).