Public urged to use new police emergency numbers

Police spokesperson in Wentworth Captain Mbuso Gumede said the updated system has been put in place to improve response times.

April 10, 2026

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Wentworth police station has issued new contact numbers for public use. Photo: Canva

POLICE in Wentworth are appealing to the public to use the new numbers to report crime and emergencies.

Police spokesperson in Wentworth Captain Mbuso Gumede said the updated system has been put in place to improve response times and ensure that incidents are reported more efficiently.

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New numbers for Wentworth police station:

031 – 4611980
031 – 4611129
031 – 4613769
031- 4611327
031 – 4613175
031 – 4611380
031 – 4612137
031 – 4611265
031 – 4611921
031 – 4614061.

Alternatively people are urged to use the CrimeStop number 0860010111.

Gumede added that community co-operation remains crucial in the fight against crime. He also urged the community to report incidents promptly to help the police to respond effectively.

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