Police’s control of Roodepoort crime slipping
It seems the Roodepoort police's control of crime in the area is slipping when one considers the latest crime statistics.
These statistics can specifically be linked to the Roodepoort Police Station and describe crimes recorded during 2014. The station presented the worst crime statistics of the three stations under the Honeydew Cluster. It registered an increase in serious crimes last year including murder (28.8%), attempted murder (83%) and robbery with aggravating circumstances (35.8%).
The biggest increase was in drug-related crimes; 416 more cases were recorded than in 2013 (an increase of 152%). Business burglaries doubled with 91 more cases recorded last year than in 2013. More criminals stole from vehicles (32.5%), jacked vehicles (42.3%) and robbed businesses during business hours (106.9%). At least 40% more incidences of public violence were recorded.
Sexual crime in the area decreased by 15%, however, and 49 less residents were caught driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Commercial crime and shoplifting decreased somewhat and less cases of crimen injuria were recorded.
Kidnapping decreased by 24%.
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