Safeguard Crime Report – September 2023

MONTHLY OVERVIEW The total number of incidents are up slightly over the last two months but down on last year for our customers. Bulawayo has a growing crime rate and criminal incidents are ahead of last year. The use of firearms has increased. Over the past month...

Safeguard Crime Report – August 2023

MONTHLY OVERVIEW Crime reported to us is down in August 2023, and 17% down on the same period last year. The decrease can be attributed to the arrests made by the police with several armed robbery suspects arrested between July 2023 and August 2023. Additionally, the...

Safeguard Crime Report – July 2023

MONTHLY OVERVIEW Crime increased in July 2023 but reported less incidents than the same period last year. Violent crimes almost tripled in the past month, with three incidents resulting in shots fired – two shootouts were reported in Mashonaland West. In July 2023,...

Safeguard Crime Report – April 2023

MONTHLY OVERVIEW Reported crime incidents decreased in the past month. A significant arrest and recovery of property was recorded by Safeguard following a shoot out in New Ardbennie earlier in April. The risk of robbery and break ins remains prevalent at business and...