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Saint Kitts and Nevis gained its independence in 1983. In 2001 the country's homicide rate was at an all-time low with only 6 murders reported that year. Since then however there has been a rapid rise in homicides and other crimes. 2011 was the worst year for homicides in the country with 34 murders
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