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...

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...