The Johannesburg Metro Police Department has released their annual crime statistics for November.
The key transgression continues to be driving while under the influence, particularly in Region E which Sandton falls under.
The department has been compiling monthly statistics since September this year and has become a tool of reflection for officers as well as informing residents. Safety remains a key concern for many of our residents.
In November over 800 arrests were made in connection with drunk driving, with 159 of those arrests happening in the Sandton and Alexandra area.
Some of the key statistics are the recovery of 121 stolen or hijacked vehicles and 16 firearms. Across all of the city’s regions, driving under the influence, possession of a stolen vehicle and possession of or dealing in drugs were the biggest concerns.
Metro police conducted over 500 operations, yielding 50 public drinking arrests, the discontinuation of 22 vehicles and over 100 arrests.
Operation Buya Mthetho specifically saw to 5 896 enforcements of bylaws. These include the removal of illegal advertising, illegal dumping and illegal connections. 312 raids were conducted under the ordinance of Operation Buya Mthetho.
In November, alongside the South African Police Service and metro police also orchestrated operations focused on counterfeit goods with an estimated value of R78 Million being confiscated.
As a City, we will continue to do all that is within our power to ensure that we create safe and connected communities throughout Johannesburg. Alongside this, we will continue work with our law enforcement authorities to see to it that where arrests are made by JMPD, these cases are not only investigated but also properly prosecuted by law enforcement authorities.
Mayor Herman Mashaba said, “As a city, we will continue to do all that is within our power to ensure that we create safe and connected communities throughout Johannesburg. Alongside this, we will continue work with our law enforcement authorities to see to it that where arrests are made by JMPD, these cases are not only investigated but also properly prosecuted by law enforcement authorities.”
Residents can report illegal activities to the following numbers:
- Anti-Corruption Hotline: 0800 203 712;
- Traffic Management Hotline: 080 872 3342;
- JMPD Emergency number: 011 375 5911 / 011 758 9620; and
- Illegal Dumping: 082 779 1361 (WhatsApp or SMS along with clear photos).
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