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SAPS Acting Provincial Commissioner in Gauteng Major General Patricia Rampota released provincial crime statistics on Tuesday for the second quarter, July through September 2020.
The police department’s lead for Gauteng pointed to an increase in cash-in-transit crimes and truck theft during the reporting period.
CIT robberies increased 107.7%, 14 cases more than before; while the lifting of trucks increased by 52.1%, 85 more cases.
#sapsGP #CrimeStats Gauteng: Looking at other crimes that fall under the robbery aggravation umbrella, #CITRobberies increased 107.7%, 14 more cases; Y #Trucks increased 52.1%, which is 85 cases
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Alex Terblanche, Director of Budget Business Insurance, recently noted that criminals in South Africa have set their sights on a target following the popularity of online ordering in a post-Covid-19 environment: couriers.
“We have noticed an increase in the theft of courier vehicles. In some of these cases, the vehicles have been recovered but the goods are missing. The fact that most of these vans and vehicles are being taken by force or in armed robberies and kidnappings is of great concern, ”he said.
Courier vehicle theft in Gauteng is notably higher than in any other province, and currently represents a significant and growing risk, Budget Business Insurance said.
Presenting national crime statistics last Friday, Police Minister Bheki Cele said that the criminals’ struggle to “catch up” is also reflected in rising numbers of cash thefts in transit.
“It is clear that the armed gangs that target the cash vans are becoming more desperate and ruthless as the year draws to a close. These criminals stop at nothing to carry out their criminal acts, they often do so in public spaces near innocent bystanders ”.
Cele said that while he is pleased that progress has been made in eliminating some of these criminal syndicates and in recovering some of the stolen money, “the fact that this quarter saw 24 more cases of CIT than the comparable prior quarter in this crime it means that more can and should be done to infiltrate these gangs and bring the CIT robberies to their knees ”.
South Africans have been hit hard in recent months, thanks to the Covid-19 outbreak and the resulting lockdown period, which saw many people forced to close their businesses and millions to lose their jobs. This put enormous pressure on the collective mental well-being within the country.
the second quarter from July to September 2020/2021 with the Tshwane district as the only district that recorded an increase for murder.
According to Major General Rampota, murders decreased in the province by 10.1%. The police chief said that discussions and road rage were the main contributors to the murder statistics in Gauteng. Arguments or misunderstandings contributed to more than 143 murder cases, not related to domestic violence.
More than 76 robbery-related deaths, while vigilantism or collective justice accounted for 43 murder cases. Domestic violence, including love triangles, contributed to 26 murder cases, while 18 murders were the result of taxi violence.
‘Retaliation’ and revenge contributed to 18 murders, while illicit mining contributed to more than 13 murders.
Property-related crimes decreased in the province with a case difference of 7,755 cases, 25% less.
Gauteng Crime Statistics for Q2 2020 (July 1, 2020 – September 30, 2020)
| Gauteng 2019 vs 2020 | July – September 2019 | July – September 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contact offenses | 44 006 | 39 129 | -11.1% |
| Crimes related to contact | 7 418 | 6 424 | -13.4% |
| Property related crimes | 31 025 | 23 270 | -25.0% |
| Other serious crimes | 32 785 | 27 994 | -14.6% |
| Total public informed | 115 234 | 96 817 | -16.0% |
| Crime detected as a consequence of police action | 22 900 | 11 825 | -48.4% |
| Total | 138 134 | 108 642 | -21.4% |
- Contact offenses they include murder, attempted murder, and sex crimes, as well as common assault and robbery.
- Crimes related to contact they include arson and intentional damage to property.
- Other serious crimes They include business crimes, shoplifting, and all other types of robbery, while aggravated robbery includes kidnapping, residential burglaries, and cash-in-transit and bank robberies.
- Crimes detected as a consequence of police action They cover crimes discovered by active surveillance, such as road blocks and raids. The categories covered by this are illegal possession of firearms, DUI or driving under the influence (of drugs or alcohol); and the use, possession, or trade in illegal drugs.
Higher increase to higher decrease in crimes – Gauteng – Q2 2020/21
| Category | July – September 2019 | July – September 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank robbery | 0 | 1 | +1 case |
| Theft of cash in transit | 13 | 27 | + 107.7% |
| Truck hijacking | 163 | 248 | + 52.1% |
| Arson | 143 | 152 | + 6.3% |
| Carjacking | 2 320 | 2 435 | + 5.0% |
| Commercial crime | 7 361 | 7 569 | + 2.8% |
| Robbery in residential premises | 1 903 | 1942 | + 2.0% |
| Theft | 4 431 | 4 392 | -0.9% |
| Attempted murder | 1 206 | 1 180 | -2.2% |
| Common assault | 11 128 | 10 608 | -4.7% |
| Theft in non-residential premises | 3 599 | 3 358 | -6.7% |
| Stock theft | 273 | 254 | -7.0% |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 1 126 | 1022 | -9.2% |
| Murder | 1 214 | 1 091 | -10.1% |
| Assault with intent to inflict serious bodily harm | 9 208 | 8 247 | -10.4% |
| Sexual offenses | 2 811 | 2 467 | -12.2% |
| Aggravated robbery | 13 866 | 12 029 | -13.2% |
| Theft in non-residential premises | 1 790 | 1 552 | -13.3% |
| Malicious property damage | 7 275 | 6 272 | -13.8% |
| Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle | 6 174 | 5 298 | -14.2% |
| Common theft | 4 573 | 3 507 | -23.3% |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 20 993 | 16 033 | -23.6% |
| Theft in residential premises | 11 349 | 7 981 | -29.7% |
| Theft of a motor vehicle | 9 630 | 6,379 | -33.8% |
| Sex crimes detected as a consequence of police action | 208 | 120 | -42.3% |
| Drug-related crimes | 12 169 | 6 039 | -50.4% |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. | 9 397 | 3 644 | -61.2% |
The private security company Fidelity ADT reported an alarming increase in the number of armed robberies in homes in Gauteng during October and November.
Wahl Bartmann, CEO of Fidelity Services Group, said the group has recorded 20 incidents in southern and eastern Johannesburg, with Alberton, Springs and Turffontein recording the highest number of armed robberies.
Nine incidents have been recorded in North Johannesburg, three of which have been residential burglaries and the remainder commercial burglaries.
“In our presence in Pretoria, we have had 15 incidents from October to date. Five of these have been commercial and eight residential and in our most remote areas we have registered 10 incidents, seven commercial and the rest residential, ”said Bartmann.
He said all of these incidents have involved armed suspects. “We traditionally know that a staggering 8 out of 10 residential burglaries are committed using information from domestic workers, gardeners and former employees.
“Home and business owners should be aware of the importance of examining all personnel very carefully. We encourage homeowners to use a specialized placement consultant who can do the necessary background checks, ”he said.
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