During this period, the overall security situation in Haiti is relatively stable and manageable but has the potential to deteriorate at any given time due to:

• The public response to socio economic conditions
• Increase of criminal activity
• Stalemate over the  elections agenda between the Electoral Council (CEP) and the political parties

In Haiti, everyone is at risk for criminal victimization. Crime has traditionally been highest in urban areas and especially in the inner-city slums of Port-au-Prince metropolitan area. There have been reports of several religious congregations being victims of both burglary and theft throughout the country.  Crimes perpetrated by minors have also been on the rise  over the past months.

We acknowledged the sustained efforts of the HNP to enhance the security climate by increasing patrols and its presence on the streets which resulted in a considerable decrease in the overall number of crimes.

However, we recommend:

• That everyone keeps a vigilant posture considering that criminal gangs remain a threat to Haiti’s stability
• To avoid venturing out in areas where movements presents several safety and security risks.