As far as good news goes, some areas have been experiencing a lower crime rate recently.
Last month, Sector 5’s Community Policing Forum’s (CPF) patrol area had the lowest crime rate in Krugersdorp. They celebrated this by sharing the good news on their community notice board as you enter Krugersdorp West from Quellerie Park.
The sector patrols the Krugersdorp West, Burgershoop, Oatlands, West Village and Boltonia areas.
The statistics, provided by the police, showed that out of all the areas the Krugersdorp CPF patrols, these were the least affected by criminal activities.
Sector 5’s public relations manager sat down with the News to talk about the life of a voluntary patroller.
“I enjoy it. I like helping and assisting people in need,” Deon Steyn said.
Deon believes that the crime lowers because people become more aware of their safety and even though other, more specific crime in these areas have gone up again, the general rate remains low. The News approached residents in Krugersdorp West and learned they too feel safe in the CPF’s hands.
“They respond very quickly and always in groups,” a retired police officer living in the area, explained.
The CPF rotates their patrollers in shifts of two hours each, keeping a watchful eye and alert ear over the community. At the moment, Sector 5 has about 40 patrollers with an average response time of less than five minutes.
Deon has his CPF radio on him at all times.
“I carry it with me everywhere I go, always listening.”
Not only do the CPF fight crime, but they fight hunger too. Every Wednesday, members bring food made by the members to the homeless sleeping on the streets on their patrol areas – trying to make a true difference.
Tell us if you think the CPF is Krugersdorp’s true unsung heroes? Comment below or tweet us @krugersdorpnews.
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