Across regions, views differ sharply. Kuntaur records one of the strongest positive ratings, with 57 percent approving of the government’s handling of crime, while only 28 percent rate it negatively. Basse also shows relatively favourable views, with more people rating performance positively than negatively. Banjul leans slightly positive as well, though a notable share still expresses concern.
But in places like Brikama and Kerewan, the mood is far more critical. In Brikama, only 32 percent rate performance positively, while 61 percent say it is poor. Kerewan follows a similar pattern, with 65 percent expressing negative views. Janjanbureh and Mansakonko appear more balanced, though negative opinions still edge ahead.
Overall, the data suggests that crime management is not widely seen as a strong point, especially in urban and peri-urban areas where dissatisfaction is highest.
Public trust in the police tells a similar story, marked more by caution than confidence. Only 21 percent say they trust the police a lot, and 24 percent say somewhat. Meanwhile, 31 percent say they trust them only a little, and 21 percent say not at all. This means 45 percent express some level of trust, while 52 percent lean toward distrust.
Regional differences are clear. Basse and Mansakonko show the highest levels of trust, while Brikama, Kanifing, and Kerewan report more skeptical views. In Banjul, trust is also low, with many saying they have little or no confidence.
Education and age patterns reveal that higher education does not necessarily lead to more trust. In fact, those with tertiary education show some of the lowest confidence levels. Middle-aged respondents also appear more sceptical than younger and older groups.
Taken together, the findings show that while the police still hold some level of public confidence, that trust is not strong. Many people remain uncertain, and a large number stop short of giving full confidence, raising concerns about cooperation, crime reporting, and overall effectiveness.
