Kawale Police Station has registered a decrease in crime by 26.1 percent in the first half of 2022.
A crime bi-annual report released by the Station’s Research and Planning officer Sub Inspector Thandizo Chimganda said the 26.1 percent decrease in crime was registered from January to June 2022.
In the same period in 2021, a total number of 752 criminal cases were recorded while in 2022 the station has registered 556 cases representing a 26.1 percent crime decrease.
The station has also recorded a 41 percent decrease in robbery cases from 88 cases in 2021 to 52 cases this year which has been attributed by intensive sweeping exercises.
The report also shows that sexual offences have gone down from 43 cases in 2021 to 26 cases decreased by 39.5%.
Furthermore, the station has reduced murder cases by 18.8 percent this year.
In 2021, 16 cases were registered compared to 13 cases of murder which have been reported this year, among the 13 cases reported three were influenced by mob killing .
However the station had registered an increase in theft of motor vehicles and motorcycles with 6 cases each.
Also cases of sodomy, house breaking and grievous harm are on the rise as revealed by the stations report.
The station is assuring the public that they will continue with the measures like sweeping exercises, police visibility and community involvement in security issues to make Kawale a safe haven.
Therefore, police wishes to extend their gratitude to all stakeholders and members of the public for their support in fighting against crime.
Sub Inspector Mabvuto Phiri. PRO-Kawale Police Station.
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