Crime in Kingston, Jamaica Kingstons crime statistics are legendary. Although not directed
specifically at tourists, crime of all types does occur on a regular basis
in the bustling city. Be on your guard. The city is a conglomeration of
communities and neighborhoods with invisible boundaries that are very
clear to those who live here, but may not be obvious to the casual visitor.
Just which sections should you avoid? The worst regions are west and south of the city. Arriving from Spanish Town, the neighborhoods of Six Miles and Riverton City are some of the citys worst. Trenchtown, made famous by Bob Marley, is another area to be avoided except with a tour guide. South along the waterfront, Spanish Town Road skirts through the downtown, a high-crime district many Kingstonians will not visit, day or night.
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