by Safeguard | Oct 15, 2021 | Incident Reports, News
SEPTEMBER 2021 OVERVIEW • Crime incidents reported to Safeguard decreased by 34% between August 2021 and September 2021. – However, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has expressed concern in the increase in armed robberies (and homicides). Hotspots areas...
by Safeguard | Sep 9, 2021 | Incident Reports, News
AUGUST 2021 OVERVIEW Crime increased by 25% between July 2021 and August 2021. Thefts doubled whilst break-ins remained constant during the same period. Criminals have been increasingly targeting vehicle batteries (industrial sites, especially Msasa) and gate motors...
by Safeguard | Aug 15, 2021 | Incident Reports, News
JULY 2021 OVERVIEW Violent crime decreased in the past month, likely as a result of the arrest made by the ZRP. The incidents of break-in and theft remain constant though with criminals targeting individuals and businesses known to have significant amounts of cash. It...
by Safeguard | Jul 15, 2021 | Incident Reports
CRIME OVERVIEW SUMMARY As per the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Twitter page, violent crime increased by more than double in the past month. It is evident that criminals have access to information on the people that are either known to carry or large amounts of...
by Safeguard | Jun 15, 2021 | Incident Reports
MAY 2021 OVERVIEW The number of incidents received by Safeguard increased by 4.6%. However, a more important note is that violent crime increased in the past month, with Bulawayo reporting a majority of these incidents. The use of handguns has increased with two...
by Safeguard | May 15, 2021 | Incident Reports
APRIL 2021 OVERVIEW Whilst the number of reported incidents has fallen across the country, Crime in Harare remained constant. As reported last month, the real change is the targeted and more violent crime, with incidents of explosives used on safes during break-ins...
