The statistics show that these crimes increased from 408 cases (April 2012 to March 2013) to 710 cases.
There was an increase, across board, in crime detected as a result of police action. These included unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition, drug-related crimes and driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
The precinct saw a decrease in contact crimes such as murder, sexual crimes, attempted murder, assault and robbery with the exception of aggravated robbery, which increased from 278 cases to 331.
A decrease was also seen in other crimes such as culpable homicide, public violence, crimen injuria, neglect or ill-treatment of children and kidnapping.
There was an increase in burglary at residential premises (from 622 to 644) and theft out of motor vehicles (from 472 to 504). – @CarmenBoksburg
