Police say official statistics show that burglary, theft and aggravated robberies have recorded decreases in two areas of concern in the Southern Division during the month of August.
However spokesperson, Ana Naisoro says they continue to urge members of the of the public to take on board the “Know your neighbour” campaign to help keep this figure down.
The decreases were recorded in both the Namadi Heights and Suva Point areas which have been subject to concerns raised through the media.
They reassure members of the public that despite reports of the crime situation spiraling out of control in the Suva Point area and Namadi Heights, they have received no official reports of burglary, aggravated robbery or theft in August.
The six burglary cases reported in the Namadi area during the month of June have already been investigated with eight men arrested and charged for their alleged involvement in the separate cases, while the Southern Division Taskforce is continuing with their work on the remaining cases.
With burglary being the most common offence in the two areas, and the homes vacant during the time of offence, Police are again urging members of the public to adopt simple crime prevention strategies that begin at home.
Naisoro says the “Know your neighbour” campaign is simply the act of familiarizing yourselves with those living right next door so that in times of need or when you plan to leave your homes vacant, enlisting the help of your neighbours to look after your home can be a major help.
People are also urged to take note of the Divisional Command Centre contacts so that you can call to report any suspicious activities.
The Southern Division Command contact is 9905529,
Western Division is 9905457, Eastern Division 9905563 and Northern Division 9905722. You can also call Crime Stoppers on 919.
