Safeguard Crime Report – February 2023

MONTHLY OVERVIEW The good news is that the total number of reported break-in and theft incidents fell in February. We have observed an increase in incidents of collusive theft involving employees. For supermarkets we have several cases of money changers outside...

Safeguard Crime Report – January 2023

MONTHLY OVERVIEW The number of incidents for our customers remains steady on last month. This despite the more widely reported increase in crime incidents across the country. There are more cases of violence, with an increasing number of guards attacked in the...

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...