The Sandton Police Station has highlighted some of the crime trends within the Sandton area.
In Sector 1, which covers Edenburg, Gallo Manor, Khyber Rock, Rivonia, Sunninghill, Woodlands and Woodmead, burglaries and theft out of motor vehicles were the biggest contribution to crime. Granville Meyer, the spokesperson for the Sandton Police Station said that in most incidents the doors and windows were forced open in areas of interest.
Targeted suburbs include Edenburg, Sunninghill and Woodmead. These incidents took place on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday between 8am and 12pm and 12pm to 4pm.
In Sector 2, which covers Brecknock, Bryanston, Klevehill Park, Lonehill and Paulshof, Petervale, Rietfontein, burglary contributed to crime in the sector. In most incidents, the doors were forced open to gain entry. In most incidents, electronic equipment was targeted.
These incidents took place between 4am to 8am on Thursday. The most targeted suburbs were Bryanston and Paulshof.
In Sector 3, the main crime committed was theft out of motor vehicles. This sector includes Benmore Gardens, Dalecross, Dennehof, Duxberry, Hurlingham, Hurlpark, Little Fillian, Moodie Hill, Morningside, Morningside Manor, Morningside Ext 40, New Brighton, Parkmore, Sandown, Sandhurst, Strathavon and Sunset Acres.
Meyer said most incidents occurred at places of interest were the suspect’s targeted electronic equipment. These incidents mainly took place between 4pm and 8pm and 11pm on Tuesday and Thursday in Sandown, Parkmore and Morningside.
In Sector 4, which includes Buccleuch, Lower Gallo Manor, Eastgate, Kelvin, Kelvin View, Kramerville, Marlboro North, Wendywood and Wesco Park, robbery with firearm contributed mainly in the sector. Electronic equipment was targeted. In most incidents, the suspects were two males targeting pedestrians. These incidents took place on Wednesday in Kelvin from 4pm to 8pm.
Details: Sandton Police Station 011 722 4200.
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