Bramley Sector 2’s CPF prepares to launch Community Safety Programme (CSP)
Alcohol, drug abuse and lack of street lights are contributing factors to Sector 2's crimes.
The Bramley Sector 2 Community Policing Forum (CPF) held its monthly meeting on October 15 at Bramley Police Station.
The gathering aimed to foster communication between SAPS and the local community, share crime-related updates, and provide a platform for residents to raise concerns and suggest safety initiatives.
Pamela Singh, chairperson of Bramley Sector 2 CPF, welcomed everyone, including representatives from Bramley SAPS and CAP Security.
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Warrant Officer Malesela Rasesemola from Bramley SAPS presented the station’s September crime statistics. Crimes reported in Sector 2 included:
- Murder
- Rape
- Carjacking
- Armed robberies
- House robbery
- Business robbery
- Residential burglary
- Theft of motor vehicle
- Attempted murder
- Assault with grievous bodily harm (GBH)
Suburbs affected:
Kew recorded the highest number of cases with 30, followed by Bramley with three. Savoy Estate and Gresswold had two cases each, and Bramley Park had one.
The warrant officer added that most crimes occurred between 09:00 and 21:00, with 26 cases reported during that time. Only three cases were reported between 00:00 and 08:00.
Common assault: Most incidents of assault GBH were linked to liquor-related disputes and domestic violence.
Contributing factors:
Alcohol and drug abuse, undocumented persons, lack of street lighting, large houses, and loadshedding were highlighted as contributing to crime in the area.
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Police interventions: To combat crime, Bramley SAPS has implemented several operations:
- Weekly visibility patrols by Vispol commanders
- Detective operations
- District Operation Shanela
- Provincial Operation Shanela
- Increased visibility in hotspot areas
CAP Security also presented crime data for September, dividing incidents into soft and contact crimes.
Soft crimes:
Theft: 5 cases (Savoy Estate, Bramley, Raumaraispark)
Theft of motor vehicle: 1 case (Bramley)
Burglary: 1 case (Gresswold)
Cable theft: 1 case (Bramley)
Contact crimes:
Home invasion: 2 cases (Bramley)
Armed robbery (business): 1 case (Bramley)
Armed robbery (public): 1 case (Bramley)
Sector 2’s Community Safety Programme (CSP): In response to ongoing crime and infrastructure challenges, the CPF will launch a new programme on November 22 aimed at protecting infrastructure, enforcing by-laws, and restoring community trust.
The working plan includes:
- Safety and enforcement operations targeting crime hotspots, liquor violations, illegal trading, and by-law breaches
- Infrastructure security efforts with City Power and City Parks to address illegal connections, vandalism, and unsafe public spaces
- Environmental and social stabilisation through clean-up drives, park rehabilitation, and support for homelessness and encampments
- Data-driven accountability with weekly monitoring of incident trends, enforcement outcomes, and open communication via CPF Sector 2 platforms
- Community collaboration through volunteer task teams, reporting channels, and resident involvement in safety initiatives.
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