Crime Overview
Village: 6 incidents (5 housebreakings, 1 attempted housebreaking)
Canals: 1 incident (housebreaking)
Santareme: 3 incidents (2 housebreakings, 1 attempted housebreaking)
Oyster Bay/Kromme: 1 incident (housebreaking)
Stolen items included: Laptop, charger, whiskey, TVs, sound bar, copper pipes, clothing, keyboard, mixer, welding machine, and a child’s scooter.
Arrests: 2 suspects in connection with housebreakings at Lyme Road & Borrie Bend.
Recovered items: 1 laptop and 1 iPad.
Areas with ZERO Incidents 👏
•Santareme Phase 1
•Industrial Area
Well done to these areas for maintaining safety! Your vigilance is essential in keeping our community secure.
Unsecured Homes.
36 vacant homes were left unsecured in January.
To help prevent crime, please lock all doors, windows, and gates when leaving your property.
False Alarms
33 false activations in January were caused by service providers.
To reduce unnecessary alarm activations, always notify Calibre before entering protected properties.
Security Reminder
With a recent increase in incidents, now is a good time to reassess home security:
- Ensure entrances are well-lit.
- Lock away ladders and tools.
- Keep grass trimmed.
- Secure all windows and doors.
- Use timer switches for lights, radios, and TVs.
- Upgrade locks and install outdoor beams and cameras.
If you need assistance, visit our Calibre office or contact us to arrange a security assessment.
Calibre Control Room: 042 294 0038
For the full Calibre Security Crime Report:, visit: www.calibresecurity.co.za
For December’s Calibre Security Crime Report – Calibre Security Crime Reporting December 2024
Let’s continue working together to keep St. Francis safe in 2025!
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