Crime statistics show improvement but serious cases persist in Mamelodi
Mamelodi communities are seeing improved crime statistics, but serious crimes continue to highlight the need for vigilance and stronger community involvement.
The latest crime statistics for July – September, released on November 28 by the acting police minister, Firoz Cachalia, revealed that crime has decreased in both Mamelodi police precincts.
However, that does not mean serious crimes like murder, GBV, and hijackings were not reported in both the Mamelodi East and West police stations.
Mamelodi residents and different stakeholders have been seen almost throughout the year making headlines, picketing outside courts seeking justice for victims of murder and GBV.
In the Mamelodi East police precinct, 16 murder cases were reported for the second quarter crime statistics, a decrease of 13 murder cases, while three murder cases were reported at the Mamelodi West Police Station.
Contact crime (crime against a person) reported to Mamelodi East Police Station increased by 65 counts from 683 counts, and an increase of three counts from 649 counts was reported by Mamelodi West Police Station.
The results further revealed that the police in both stations are working tirelessly, fighting crime. Crime detected as a result of police action showed an increase of about 85% in Mamelodi East, and Mamelodi West police station recorded an increase of over 30%.
Community-reported serious crimes to Mamelodi East police decreased by 68 counts from 1 249 and by three counts from 646 in Mamelodi West.
The crime stats also revealed an increase in truck hijackings in Mamelodi West of six counts and an increase of five counts in Mamelodi East.
Property-related crimes such as burglary at non-residential premises, residential theft out of motor vehicles, and stock theft increased by 22 counts from 72 in Mamelodi West and by 2 counts from 143 in Mamelodi East.
Acting police minister Firoz Cachalia said families and communities are worried, afraid, and angry about the state of crime in our society.
“I know what it feels like to be mugged in the street, to be raided in one’s home, and my heart goes out to those whose lives have been shattered when their loved ones are killed, injured, or traumatised as a result of violent crime,” said Cachaila.
“We all want and need protection for our families and dignity for our communities.”
Cachaila added the possibility for improvement or progress in the fight against depends on government, civil society, businesses and communities working together.
He further encouraged the public to join their local CPF or join a neighbourhood watch initiative guided by the police.
“Take charge of your community by providing safe spaces for children to play, teaching skills in sports or arts to young people, and keeping them away from gangs,” he said.
“Let us stand together, hold leaders accountable, and keep faith that a safer, more just South Africa is possible.”
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