Crime Prevention Tips

Please Report all Crime to SAPS

Just a friendly reminder to report all crime to SAPS. One of the reasons reporting
crimes and making cases is so important is that the big bosses allocate staff
numbers to police stations according to the prevalance of crime.

Car Hijacker explains how it is done

'HIJACKING MADE EASY - Repentant Car Hijacker Explains How it is Done'

A repentant car hijacker (28) stole and hijacked cars for more than 14 years before deciding to go straight. Now he is a struggling fashion designer who presents motivational talks at schools in Orange Farm, south of Joburg, discouraging youngsters from doing crime. He spoke to Denis Droppa about the murky world of vehicle crime.

Security is like an onion

The security methods you use to protect yourself from crime can be seen like an onion. You need several layers of security.

An example of the “security onion” could look like this

Display your house number prominently


This article appeared in the Star newspaper (Johannesburg) on 17 June and certainly warrants some attention by us as well. The same problem exists in our area. By displaying our house numbers, it will make it easier for SAPS and Emergency Services to find our home.

Prevent Identity Theft

With kind permission of BKM Watch

Be wary if you lose your identification book (ID). The person who picks it up or steals it could try to impersonate you and steal your good name. He or she could even steal goods and services by applying for credit in your name. Some people have found out that they have been married to illegal immigrants.

If you lose your identity document, drivers licence or passport, you must immediately go to your nearest police station

  1. Be careful how you list names on your cell phone
  2. Tips on handling violent crime
  3. SAPS "AGAINST CRIME TOGETHER" (ACT) BOOKLET
  4. STATEMENT BY COMMUNITY SAFETY MEC on 15 May 2008