Safeguard Crime Report – December 2022

MONTHLY OVERVIEW The number of incidents reported to Safeguard remained relatively constant between November and December 2022. An increase in crime was reported in Mashonaland West with Norton reporting an increase in crime. In Mashonaland West, Goromonzi continues...

Safeguard Crime Report – September 2022

MONTHLY OVERVIEW In September 2022, crime increased by 14% with armed robberies (incidents in which firearms were used) increasing by double. Daylight robberies were increasingly reported in the past two months. Between September and October 2022, police managed to...

Safeguard Crime Report – July 2022

MONTHLY OVERVIEW A rebound in July to the average number of incidents and a 29% increase in crime with break-ins doubling. Violent crimes remained relatively constant as robbers continue to target both individuals and businesses targeting cash. Msasa incidents tripled...

Safeguard Crime Report – June 2022

MONTHLY OVERVIEW Safeguard reported a 53% decrease in reported incidents in the past two months. Violent crimes within Safeguard decreased by 45%, whilst non-violent crimes decreased by 39%. It is important to note that violent crimes remain a serious concern...

Safeguard Crime Report – May 2022

MONTHLY OVERVIEW Crime increased by 28.7% in the past month with armed robberies increasing by almost double from 4 to 7. Common robbery, robbery without a firearm, remained constant. Regarding robberies, business premises were the most commonly targeted in the past...

Safeguard Crime Report – April 2022

MONTHLY OVERVIEW Crime increased by 12% in the past month with burglaries increasing by 33% from 27 to 36. Gratuitous violence remains a cause for concern. (Probably a result of financial pressures and poor access to mental health care). In Midlands, cellular signal...