Safeguard recorded 41 incidents across Harare and its branches 1 to 31 July 2026, up 11% on the same period last month. Though the number of violent crimes decreased, violence remains remains a cause for concern with two external guards assaulted in Msasa, Harare and a fatality and injury reported during an armed robbery at a non-client site after robbers set a cabin on fire in Mbalabala. A man was also arrested in Stoneridge, Harare after he discharged a fiream during a dispute at a shop in Stoneridge, Harare. Non-violent crimes, particularly the theft of gate signage continues to be reported in residential suburbs whilst money and vehicle batteries remain vulnerable in industrial/manufacturing sites. In the past month, there was an increase in lone - duo suspect group incidents, possibly a marker of opportunistic crime. Graniteside was the most vulnerable suburb, with 6 incidents, and Friday nights during the night hours were the riskiest window overall (6 incidents). We also logged 24 hazard reports this period covering health, safety, and travel with road traffic accidents as the most commonly reported on the nation's highways.
Crime is lilely to increase steadily with most "petty" crimes such as attempted thefts and thefts on less valuable items likely to be under-reported. Sites with weak perimeters and poor alarm coverage remain vulnerable during the day and night as intruders any unsecured valuables left on site and in unsecured vehicles, especially over the long weekend. News from South Africa reveal that the vandalism and theft from critical infrastructure is a possibly a regional problem as copper cables continue to be targeted.
Residential premises currently account for the most incidents with theft and break ins dispersed in various suburbs in Harare. Residents and household staff should remain alert to perimeter security, prompt alarm activation, and reporting suspicious activity at entry points. Residents should keep their panics close and ensure that alarms are always armed as early as possible.
Manufacturing and industrial premises recorded the second most incidents with Graniteside as the most affected location. Industrial and manufacturing sites should reinforce their perimeter walls, improve security lighting and install Safeguard AI to complement after-hours guarding coverage.
August includes two public holidays which historically coincide with increased travel and with the current road traffic accident rates, motorists are urged to build in extra travel time and caution, especially outside daylight hours.
| Province | Suburb | Armed Robbery | Robbery | Break In | Theft | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harare | Ardbennie | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Avondale | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Avonlea | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Bluffhill | 1 | 1 | ||||
| City Centre- Hre | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Graniteside | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Greendale | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Harare | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Helensvale | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Mabelreign | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Mount Hampden | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Mount Pleasant | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Msasa | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Newlands | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Philadelphia | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Southerton | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Warren Park | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Waterfalls | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Westlea | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Mash East | Juru | 1 | 1 | |||
| Ruwa | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Mash West | Mount Hampden | 1 | 1 | |||
| Midlands | City Centre- Gweru | 1 | 1 | |||
| Gweru | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Kwekwe | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Mberengwa | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Total | 2 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 33 | |
| Date & Time | Crime Type | Premise | Area | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Jul 07:43 |
Assault | Manufacturing | Graniteside | Assault reported at a manufacturing premise in Graniteside at 07:43 by a lone suspect. 1 arrest made (Internal). |
| 16 Jul 00:00 |
Theft | Manufacturing | Graniteside | Theft reported at a manufacturing premise in Graniteside at 00:00 by a group of 2 suspects. Bicycle parts was taken. |
| 18 Jul 00:43 |
Break In | Industrial | Ardbennie | Break In reported at a industrial premise in Ardbennie at 00:43. Vehicle tyres was taken; entry was gained via the door; an alarm was in place. |
| 24 Jul 00:00 |
Theft External | Manufacturing | Southerton | Theft reported at a manufacturing premise in Southerton at 00:00. Bin liners was taken; entry was gained via the window. |
| 24 Jul 02:14 |
Break In | Manufacturing | Southerton | Break In reported at a manufacturing premise in Southerton at 02:14 by a lone suspect. The attempt was unsuccessful; an alarm was in place. |
| 27 Jul 00:00 |
Theft | Manufacturing | Mount Hampden | Theft reported at a manufacturing premise in Mount Hampden at 00:00. Alcoholic beverages was taken. |
| 31 Jul 00:10 |
Armed Robbery | Manufacturing | Msasa | Armed Robbery reported at a manufacturing premise in Msasa at 00:10 by 2 suspects. Money, clothing was taken; an alarm was in place. |
| 31 Jul 12:00 |
Theft | Industrial | Graniteside | Theft reported at a industrial premise in Graniteside at 12:00. Clothing was targeted. |
| Date & Time | Crime Type | Premise | Area | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jul Unknown |
Armed Robbery External | Retail | Graniteside | Armed Robbery reported at a retail premise in Graniteside. Money, groceries was taken. |
| 05 Jul 06:05 |
Assault | Fuel Station | Warren Park | Assault reported at a fuel station premise in Warren Park at 06:05 by 2 suspects. Property was taken. 2 arrests made (Internal). |
| 06 Jul Unknown |
Good Work External | Automotive | Msasa | Good Work reported at a automotive premise in Msasa. |
| 11 Jul 00:30 |
Suspicious Persons | Retail | Graniteside | Suspicious Persons reported at a retail premise in Graniteside at 00:30 by 2 suspects. |
| 20 Jul 21:19 |
Theft | Retail | Ardbennie | Theft reported at a retail premise in Ardbennie at 21:19. The attempt to take steel bar was unsuccessful as alarm activated |
| 25 Jul 04:40 |
Theft | Fuel Station | Westlea | Theft reported at a fuel station premise in Westlea at 04:40 by a lone suspect. The attempt to take battery was unsuccessful. 1 arrest made (Internal). |
| 26 Jul 04:00 |
Break In External | Retail | City Centre- Hre | Break In reported at a retail premise in City Centre- Hre at 04:00 by a group of 2 suspects. Money, blankets, electrical gadgets was taken. |
| 27 Jul 20:22 |
Theft | Fuel Station | Helensvale | Theft reported at a fuel station premise in Helensvale at 20:22 by a lone suspect. The attempt to take money was unsuccessful; entry was gained via the main door; panic was swiftly pressed during incident. 1 arrest made (Internal). |
| Date & Time | Crime Type | Premise | Area | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jul 02:03 |
Theft | Residential | Philadelphia | Theft reported at a residential premise in Philadelphia at 02:03. Bicycle was taken through a hole in the wall. |
| 02 Jul Unknown |
Theft | Residence | Avondale | Theft reported at a residence premise in Avondale. Signage was taken. |
| 09 Jul 00:00 |
Theft | Residential | Msasa | Theft reported at a residential premise in Msasa at 00:00. Fence was taken. |
| 11 Jul 00:00 |
Theft External | Residential | Bluffhill | Theft reported at a residential premise in Bluffhill at 00:00. Gate motor was taken. |
| 12 Jul 01:47 |
Theft | Residential | Waterfalls | Theft reported at a residential premise in Waterfalls at 01:47 by a lone suspect. Television was taken; entry was gained via the kitchen door. |
| 12 Jul 02:00 |
Break In External | Residential | Mabelreign | Break In reported at a residential premise in Mabelreign at 02:00 by a lone suspect. Laptop, cellphone was taken. |
| 12 Jul 16:03 |
Break In External | Residence | Avonlea | Break In reported at a residence premise in Avonlea at 16:03. Money, electronics was taken; entry was gained via the kitchen door. |
| 13 Jul 13:00 |
Theft External | Residential | Newlands | Theft reported at a residential premise in Newlands at 13:00. Money was taken; entry was gained via the window. |
| 14 Jul 00:00 |
Theft External | Residential | Warren Park | Theft reported at a residential premise in Warren Park at 00:00 by a lone suspect. Money was taken. 1 arrest made (ZRP). |
| 27 Jul 12:00 |
Arrest by ZRP External | Residential | Avonlea | Arrest by ZRP reported at a residential premise in Avonlea at 12:00 by a lone suspect. Cellphone, laptops was taken. 1 arrest made (ZRP). |
| 28 Jul 16:34 |
Theft | Residential | Newlands | Theft reported at a residential premise in Newlands at 16:34 by a lone suspect. Copper pipe was taken |
| 28 Jul 16:48 |
Theft | Residential | Mount Pleasant | Theft reported at a residential premise in Mount Pleasant at 16:48. The attempt to take brass house number was unsuccessful due to swift response from guard on site |
| Date & Time | Crime Type | Premise | Area | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jul 03:00 |
Robbery External | Council Offices | Greendale | Robbery reported at a council offices premise in Greendale at 03:00. Money was taken. |
| 15 Jul 15:50 |
Robbery External | Public Location | Harare | Robbery reported at a public location premise in Harare at 15:50 by 2 suspects. Money was taken. An injury was reported (External Guard). |
| 19 Jul Unknown |
Shots Fired External | Public Location | Stoneridge | Shots Fired reported at a public location premise in Stoneridge by a lone suspect. 1 arrest made (ZRP). An injury was reported (Member of Public). |
| 31 Jul 02:10 |
Suspicious Person | Health | Graniteside | Suspicious Person reported at a health premise in Graniteside at 02:10 with 7 suspects seen on site and posing as law enforcement |
| Date & Time | Crime Type | Premise | Area | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jul 01:43 |
Break In | Financial | Juru | Break In reported at a financial premise in Juru at 01:43. The attempt was unsuccessful as alarm activated. |
| 31 Jul 02:00 |
Theft External | Public Location | Ruwa | Theft reported at a public location premise in Ruwa at 02:00 by a lone suspect. The attempt to take motorcycle was unsuccessful. |
| Date & Time | Crime Type | Premise | Area | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jul 08:10 |
Good Work | Manufacturing | Stapleford | Good Work reported at a manufacturing premise in Stapleford at 08:10. Beverages was targeted. |
| Date & Time | Crime Type | Premise | Area | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jul 05:23 |
Break In | Residential | Mount Hampden | Break In reported at a residential premise in Mount Hampden at 05:23 by a lone suspect. Alarm activated leading to 1 arrest made (Internal). |
| Date & Time | Crime Type | Premise | Area | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 01:15 |
Robbery | Mine | Mberengwa | Robbery reported at a mine premise in Mberengwa at 01:15. Carbon, firearm was taken. |
| Date & Time | Crime Type | Premise | Area | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jul 12:00 |
Retail Theft | Retail | Gweru | Retail Theft reported at a retail premise in Gweru at 12:00 by a lone suspect. The attempt to take copper compression items was unsuccessful. 1 arrest made (Internal). |
| 28 Jul 01:30 |
Break In External | Retail | City Centre- Gweru | Break In reported at a retail premise in City Centre- Gweru at 01:30 by a lone suspect. The attempt to take washing powder was unsuccessful following alarm activation; entry was gained via the roof. |
| Date & Time | Crime Type | Premise | Area | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 20:05 |
Break In External | Residential | Gweru | Break In reported at a residential premise in Gweru at 20:05. Laptop, wifi router was taken. |
| Date & Time | Crime Type | Premise | Area | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 02:49 |
Robbery | Financial | Kwekwe | Robbery reported at a financial premise in Kwekwe at 02:49 by a gang of 4 suspects. The attempt to take money was unsuccessful; entry was gained via the door; an alarm was in place. |
