The local SAPS released these statistics on crimes reported in Heidelberg between June 23 and 29.

They share these stats to create community awareness about current crime trends in the area.

Sector 1:

(Bergsig, Blinkpoort, Eendracht, Groenfontein, Heidelberg Army Gymnasium, Heidelberg Kloof, Klippoortjie, Koppieskraal, Overkruin, Poortjie, Rooikraal, and rural areas Spaarwater and Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve)

• Bergsig: Residential burglary on Watsonia Avenue. June 28, 04:05.

• National Road 1: Carjacking and kidnapping on the R550 Road, June 25, 08:25.

• National Road 1: Carjacking and kidnapping, on the N3 North. June 23, 17:45. Property involved: TV, Toyota Hilux, cellphone.

Sector 2:

(Boschfontein, Heidelberg CBD, Heidelberg Central, Jordaan Park, Klipstapel, Mount Arabel, Shalimar Ridge and Schickfontein).

• Heidelberg CBD: Murder on Voortrekker Street. June 29, 14:20.

• Shalimar Ridge: Possession of a firearm without a licence on the R23 Balfour Road. June 29.

• Jordaan Park: Damage to essential infrastructure on Wes Street. June 27, 03:10. Property involved: Cables.

Sector 3:

(Bothaskraal, De Hoek, Houtpoort, Rensburg, Lagerspoort, Modderfontein and Steynskraal).

• National Road 3: Carjacking and kidnapping on the N3 South. June 26, 19:00.

• National Road 3: Assault GBH and malicious injury to property on the R23 Balfour Road. June 27, 14:40.

• Rensburg: Residential burglary on Coen Labuschagné Street. June 26, 16:00.

• Rensburg: Theft of a motor vehicle on Nel Street. June 27, 19:40.

• Rensburg: Damage to essential infrastructure and general theft on the R23 Balfour Road. June 23, 18:00. Property involved: Toyota Quantum, cellphones, money, copper pipes and cable, taps, VW Polo Vivo.

The Heidelberg SAPS urges community members to report all crimes in their areas because they can respond to criminal activities only if they are reported. This will also allow the SAPS to focus on hotspots.

Call the Heidelberg SAPS on 071 675 7193 or 071 675 7293.