The local SAPS released these statistics on crimes reported in Heidelberg between October 20 and 26.

By sharing these figures, the police aim to keep residents informed and alert to emerging crime trends in the community.

Sector 1

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

• National Road 1: Carjacking and kidnapping. N3 North. October 24 at 20:00.

• Bergsig: Residential burglary. Tulpe Street. October 25 at 20:00.

• Spaarwater: Possession of gun without licence. Spaarwater. October 26 at 08:30.

• Spaarwater: Pointing a firearm. Spaarwater. October 24 at 10:30.

Sector 2

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

• Heidelberg CBD: Business burglary. Begeman Street. October 24 at 19:33.

• Heidelberg Central: Residential burglary. Retief Street. October 24 at 23:50.

• Heidelberg CBD: Theft. Voortrekker Street. October 25 at 20:00.

• Heidelberg Ext 6: Theft general. Viljoen Street. October 24 at 17:00.

• Heidelberg CBD: Theft of vehicle. Voortrekker Street. October 22 at 17:55.

• Heidelberg CBD: Theft general. Ueckermann Street. October 21 at 08:40.

• Bochfontein: Business robbery. October 21 at 01:45. Property involved: Copper piping and cabling, mirrors, BMW motorcycle, meat, gate motor, Ford Ranger.

Sector 3

(Bothaskraal, De Hoek, Houtpoort, Rensburg, Lasgerspoort, Modderfontein and Steynskraal)

• Houtpoort: Damage to essential infrastructure. R23 Balfour Road. October 25 at 20:45.

• National road 3: Carjacking and kidnapping. N3 South. October 23 at 18:30.

• Rensburg: Theft general. AG Visser Street. October 22 at 14:30.

• National road 3: Robbery with firearm. N3 South. October 26 at 02:35.

• Rensburg: Malicious property damage. Nel Street. October 20 at 21:30.

• Houtpoort: Damage to essential infrastructure. October 21 at 14:00. Property involved: Copper cable, Isuzu Mux, cellphones, money, water pump, wall.

The Heidelberg SAPS urges community members to report all crimes in their areas because they can only respond when incidents are reported. It also helps them identify and focus on hotspots

Residents can contact the Heidelberg SAPS on 016 341 0358 or 072 887 0167, the corporate communications office on 010 499 4513 or the station commander on 010 499 4508.