MONTHLY OVERVIEW
- The number of incidents for our customers remains steady on last month. This despite the more widely reported increase in crime incidents across the country.
- There are more cases of violence, with an increasing number of guards attacked in the commercial and industrial sectors.
- Business premises continue to be targeted for cash. If you are holdings significant cash you are at risk.
- Fuel stations in more isolated areas are targeted for cash.
- Most incidents commercial/ industrial occurred after midnight.
- Most incidents in the residential areas are before midnight. The most common entry point is the kitchen
- Smash and grab incidents continue at road junctions particularly early evenings. In a recent spate of incidents nursery schools were targeted at drop off time early mornings.
- Drugs are more in the news and the ZRP have announced a crackdown on drugs from February.
- Unmanned and more remote sites have seen an increase in incidents this period. Cell phone towers in the Bulawayo area have reported a surge in incidents
- More reports of livestock theft .
- More reports of violence within families. Most cases put down to mental health issues.
- Vehicle travel at night a major risk right now. Dark, potholed,poorly marked , and worse when raining
TOTAL MONTHLY REPORTED INCIDENTS
MONTHLY CRIME BREAKDOWN
*The above graphs only depict the crime incidents reported to Safeguard Security and Safeguard Alarms nationwide.
FREQUENTLY TARGETED ITEMS
*The above list has been compiled based on the incidents received by Safeguard and those posted by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP).
HIGH RISK AREAS
SECURITY ADVICE
- Make use of the advances in technology to better secure your premises
- Connect CCTV to the response centre . It helps if we can see what is going on at the time of an alarm
- Control your alarm with your phone. An easy check to cancel false alarms/verify alarms if you have CCTV
- If you have high-value goods and cash, or are away frequently, set up dual reporting for response – the standard plus a backup signal. With power cuts, and more planning and information in the intruders hands, a belt and braces approach is becoming increasingly important
- Make sure that your alarm system and signal radio link is not on the roof. It should also be covered by the alarm to prevent access to it.
- In homes most intrusion is through the back door or kitchen. Get it protected and alarmed.
- Use your alarms and security systems, and turn them on as soon as practically possible, and when away from home
- Check on your security system coverage and that your alarm activates where needed. If you have the Safeguard App you can run a live test with report back as confirmation.
- Make sure you have power. The power cuts wreak havoc on security systems. Good power is essential. Invest in good batteries and look after them- small 7Ah lithium batteries for alarm
systems/gates/fences now available . Longer life and more power from these batteries.
If you have any questions, or need help with your security review , please do not hesitate to call
Thank you for using Safeguard.
The Safeguard Team
CRIME SUMMARIES TABLE AND SUMMARIES
