The risk of getting killed in a homicide is higher in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands than in its European part. So far, scientific research on this phenomenon in the Caribbean has been limited. Insights into the background and nature of homicide are essential for developing effective preventive policies and improving law enforcement strategies.

To address this gap, Leiden University (Research Group Violence and Violence Prevention) launched a research project to map the incidence and characteristics of homicide in Curaçao, Aruba, St. Maarten, Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba. As part of this project, the Dutch Caribbean Homicide Monitor (DCHM) was established, following the example of the Dutch Homicide Monitor (DHM), which is managed by Leiden University.

The DCHM contains detailed information on all homicide cases in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom since 2012. The dataset includes information on the characteristics of the crimes, victims, and offenders, as well as on criminal prosecution and verdicts. The ultimate goal is to permanently monitor lethal violence in the Dutch Caribbean and to contribute to a better understanding of deadly violence in the region.

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