Crime statistics indicate that crime in the area is still on the increase. Crime is a real problem as the perpetrators are getting more and more violent. This is a very big concern for us. We need to PLEASE REPORT ALL INCIDENTS OF CRIME – NO MATTER HOW SMALL? Although the SAPS patrols have increased it has not affected the crime rate positively. Please make sure that your premises is properly secured, during and after hours. Please contact Colonel Nel of Blue Downs Police Station who is the head of Visible Policing in the area for support and information or speak to ST3 Security (021 905 3399) for assistance with Security advice at your premises. Ensure you do not make yourself a target of crime by leaving valuables unattended (In car or in office!) or easily accessible.
ST3 Security has been patrolling and confiscating COCT bins and trolleys and interviewing / profiling suspicious persons and generally securing the public open spaces in the Industrial Area as required by our agreement with them. We will shortly be starting a new survey about crime and crime reporting in Blackheath.
Please visit www.bcid.org.za to find our security weekly and monthly incident reports that may assist you in identifying trends and prevent you from becoming a victim of crime. Incident reports are filed on the home page under incident reports and the weekly and monthly reports under documents. We also send a monthly crime update that compares month on month Security incident statistics and highlights specific issues.
Don’t forget the BCID emergency number on 086 000 BCID (2243) for all Security related emergencies. Call Law enforcement on 107 from the Landline or 021 596 1999 from a cell phone. Call the SAPS on 10111. Report all Municipal Matters via the call centre to 0860 10 30 89.