Safeguard Crime Report – July 2021

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...

Safeguard Crime Report – June 2021

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...

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...