Spokesperson for the Duduza police, W/O Imtiaz Yakub Rasool, says that the police are asking residents to assist them in this fight against crime.
He adds that this can be done by reporting any suspicious people, vehicles or activities in their community to the police, as this can save lives.
“Please don’t be heroic and act against criminals on your own, as it may cost you your life,” he says.
“Instead, observe from a safe position and at a distance and report it, so that the police can investigate the matter.
“Let us ensure, by working together, that we have a safer community for all.”
Sector one
n Hotspots are randomly around the sector.
n Predominant crimes are burglaries and assaults.
n Sector vehicle cell number: 071 675 7869; sector manager: 082 461 3683.
“Crimes are randomly spread across this sector and most of the criminal activities take place on Thursdays and Saturdays, between 6pm and 4am, however burglaries are spread throughout the day,” Rasool adds.
Sector two
n Hotspots include Duduza Central, Mqashi and Bluegum View Extension One.
n Predominant problems are assault and drug-related crimes.
n Sector vehicle cell number: 071 675 7028; sector manager: 082 778 9381.
“Though these crimes are randomly spread across the sector and the most affected days are Wednesday and Sunday, they are spread throughout the day with a high concentration of crime occurring in the night,” says Rasool.
Sector three
n Hotspots incorporate Spaarwater Dam, Masechaba View and Bluegum View.
n Predominant crimes are drug-related, carjacking and assault.
n Sector vehicle cell number: 071 675 7030; sector manager: 082 778 9382.
“These crimes are randomly spread across the sector, but the most affected days are Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursday and Sundays, when incidents are spread throughout the days,” Rasool warns.
In all these sectors, burglaries occur mostly on weekdays, while people are at work, while rapes, robberies and assaults generally occur when customers of taverns are returning from these establishments, intoxicated and vulnerable.
Rasool encourages residents to use their vehicle numbers in times of trouble and to try to avoid all these hotspots, especially after dark.
