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...

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...