Safeguard Crime Report – July 2024

OUTLOOK Crime overall has decreased significantly, and as more businesses adopt good security practices criminals are turning to residential properties that present a weak security presence. 17 th August 2024 begins the 44 th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and...

Safeguard Crime Report – June 2024

MONTHLY OVERVIEW Criminal incidents have increased by an average of 12.06% per month for the past 4 months with an increase of 4% from May. And we are up 57.14% as compared to June 2023. Historically we should be seeing lower crime during the winter months, however,...

Safeguard Crime Report – May 2024

MONTHLY OVERVIEW Criminal incidents have increased since April and are up on last year. Crime continues to increase about 12% per month for the past 3 months. Historically we should see a decrease in crime over the next few months. However, we have seen a steady...

Safeguard Crime Report – April 2024

MONTHLY OVERVIEW Criminal incidents have increased since March and is slightly up when compared to April 2023. Crime has been increasing about 13% per month for the past 2 months. Historically we should see a decrease in crime over the next few months. However, with...

Safeguard Crime Report – March 2024

MONTHLY OVERVIEW Criminal incidents have increased since February and are down when compared to March 2023. 26.32% of all incidents targeted residential premises. This is a slight increase from February. Most criminal activity reported is between 1700 – 0400hrs. Armed...

Safeguard Crime Report – February 2024

MONTHLY OVERVIEW Criminal incidents dropped and are down slightly on last year February. 81% of all incidents target business premises. This is an increase from January. Most criminal activity reported is between 1800 – 0300hrs. Armed Robberies are targeting...