Safeguard Crime Report – November 2020

NOVEMBER 2020 OVERVIEW Crime continues to increase with theft incidents steadly increasing over the past three (3) months. Crime remained prevalent at sites with poor security measures, with alarm systems not activated or windows and doors left open or unlocked in...

Safeguard Crime Report – October 2020

OCTOBER 2020 OVERVIEW Overall, the number of incidents is almost flat year on year, and month to month Cash remains the main target and armed robbery features regularly. Notably the recent incidents into November with more attacks on business premises and security...

Safeguard Crime Report – September 2020

SEPTEMBER 2020 OVERVIEW There was a big jump in the incident count this month:  The number of robberies doubled, and break in and theft incidents were up by 50%  This trend is likely to continue in the upcoming months as we head towards the festive season. There was a...

Safeguard Crime Report – August 2020

AUGUST 2020 OVERVIEW August 2020 reported a 25% decrease in crime which can be attributed to the decrease in crime related to cell phone towers and similar remote unguarded installations.  Robberies remained almost constant with two (2) robberies already reported by...

Safeguard Crime Report – July 2020

JULY 2020 OVERVIEW Crime increased by 5% when compared to the previous month, with the increase in crime attributed to the increase in base station break-ins in Gweru, Midlands. Robbery incidents and theft from vehicle incidents doubled, whilst break-in incidents...

Safeguard Crime Report – June 2020

JUNE 2020 OVERVIEW Crime decreased by 15% when compared to the previous month, with the decrease attributed to a decrease in break-in incidents (from 58 to 37). Theft incidents increased by 24% whilst intrusion incidents remained constant. The increase in theft...