Safeguard Crime Report – May 2021

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...

Safeguard Crime Report – April 2021

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...

Safeguard Crime Report – March 2021

MARCH 2021 OVERVIEW Crime increased by 16.6% when compared to the previous month with a significant increase in theft incidents whilst robberies and burglaries remained constant. Though Harare remains the most active for crime incidents, crime in Midlands and...

Safeguard Crime Report – February 2021

FEBRUARY 2021 OVERVIEW With three weeks of February reporting a serious armed robbery, it is evident that violent crime is currently a cause for concern. In response, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has also started an operation to minimise robberies, with a number...

Safeguard Crime Report – January 2021

JANUARY 2021 OVERVIEW Though crime decreased in the past 2 months, crime continues to increase when compared to the previous year. Armed robbery remained constant in the past 2 months and with the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) reporting that murder over petty issues...

Safeguard Crime Report – December 2020

DECEMBER 2020 OVERVIEW Although crime decreased by 18% nationwide, break-ins continue to increase with spree break-ins reported in Harare residential areas. Confirmed incidents of robbery increased by 17%. Violence remains prevalent during robbery incidents, with 1...