The Brixton SAPS have highlighted crime spots and trends in their area, they have also provided tips on how to minimise and prevent crimes.
Theft of motor vehicle- Problematic areas:
Melville, Braamfontein Werf, Crosby, Brixton and Mayfair West
Focus times: Throughout the day, especially 8pm until 12am and 4am until 8am
Focus days: Sundays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Tips to prevent theft of motor vehicle:
• Residents are warned against parking their cars on the street and urged to park where there is enough street light.
Theft out of motor vehicle – Problematic areas:
Mayfair, Melville, Brixton, Vrededorp and Crosby
Focus times: 4am until 12am and 4pm until 8pm
Focus days: Wednesdays, Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Tips to prevent theft out of motor vehicle:
• Make sure car doors and windows are locked properly
• Do not leave any valuables visible in the vehicle
• When using a remote make sure doors are locked before leaving your vehicle.
Burglary Residential – Problematic areas:
Brixton, Mayfair and Rossmore
Focus times: 12am until 4am, 8am until 12pm and 4pm until 8pm
Focus days: Thursdays and Fridays.
Tips to prevent residential burglary:
• The community should know their neighbours. Try to establish a street watch
• Call SAPS if you see someone suspicious in the street
• Secure entry and exit routes to your property
• Test alarms regularly.
In the case of robberies:
• Do not make yourself a walking target by walking around with expensive cellphones and laptops
• Where possible, do not walk alone
• Do not approach strangers to ask for directions.
Details: Brixton SAPS, 011 248 5513.
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