The local SAPS released these statistics on crimes reported in Heidelberg between October 27 to November 2.

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 Freeway, October 30 at 12:39.

• Groenfontein: Theft from motor vehicle, Groenfontein, October 31 at 01:00.

• Bergsig: House burglary with intent unknown to the State prosecutor, Angelier Street, November 1 at 08:00.
Property involved: Toyota Quantum, cellphones, money, wheels.

Sector 2:

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

• Heidelberg Ext 5: Residential burglary, Schoeman Street, October 30 at 04:05.

• Schikfontein: Attempted murder and house robbery, Schikfontein, October 28 at 21:30.

• R42 Vereeniging Road: Robbery with firearm, Sedaven, October 28 at 18:24.

• R42 Vereeniging Road: Robbery with firearm, Sedaven, October 31 at 18:30.

• Heidelberg CBD: General theft, Voortrekker Street, October 30 at 13:30.

• Heidelberg Ext 5: Damage to essential infrastructure, Van Driel Street, October 31 at 04:30.

• Heidelberg CBD: Business burglary, Voortrekker Street, October 31 at 18:00.

• Heidelberg Central: Damage to essential infrastructure, Jordaan Street, November 1 at 16:18.

• Heidelberg Ext 5: Damage to essential infrastructure, Graham Avenue, November 2 at 08:10.

Property involved: Gas bottle, Mahindra LDV, firearm, solar batteries, cellphones, money, electric meter, cable, nappies, charging cable.

Sector 3:

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

• National Road 3: Carjacking and kidnapping, N3 South Freeway, October 29 at 17:45.

• National Road 3: Robbery with firearm, N3 South Freeway, October 27 at 09:25.

• National Road 3: Carjacking and kidnapping, N3 South Freeway, October 30 at 20:30.

• National Road 3: Robbery with firearm, N3 South Freeway, October 27 at 11:30.

Property involved: Hyundai i20, cellphones, money, laptop, Suzuki Ertigo.

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.