The local SAPS released these statistics on crimes reported in Heidelberg between December 1 and 7.

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. Gousblom Street. December 2. Property involved: TV, iPhone, cellphone, blanket.

Sector 2

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

• Heidelberg CBD: Attempted theft of vehicle. Ueckermann Street. December 5.

Heidelberg Central: Robbery with weapon other than a firearm. Jacobs Street. December 2.

• Heidelberg Central: General theft. Jacobs Street. December 1.

• Shalimar Ridge: Residential burglary. Kismet Street. December 1.

• Bosfontein: Residential burglary. Flamink Street. December 2. Property involved: Toyota Prado, money, cellphone, laptop, watch, Playstation, two-way radio.

Sector 3

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

• National road: Carjacking and kidnapping, N3 South. December 5.

• National road: Carjacking and kidnapping. N3 South. December 4.

• National road: Carjacking and kidnapping. N3 South. December 1.

Property involved: Toyota Hilux, money, cellphone, Isuzu LDV, Ford Ranger LDV.

These arrests were recorded during the same period:

• Eight illegal immigrants;

• One for overloading;

• One for common assault (domestic violence);

• Three for shoplifting;

• Seven for drunk driving;

• One for theft;

• One for possession of drugs.

Eight illegal immigrants were deported.

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

Call them on 016 341 0358, 072 887 0167, corporate communications on 010 499 4513 or the station commander on 010 499 4508.