There was a significant decrease in the number of security incidents in our areas during March, and weβre determined to keep it that way!
In March there were 52 incidents reported within the GP/OKCID area, with 14 successful arrests made. In a report by one of our Sea Point/ Mouille Point fieldworkers, it was reported that the hot spots can be divided into three categories:
- Criminally orientated hot spots (drugs, prostitution and criminals who mask themselves as vagrants).
- Vagrants who disturb the public and whom community members report as being possibly dangerous.
- Vagrants and beggars who sleep at particular hot spots but no complaints have been received.
Although we try our best to help these people get off the streets and back to their homes, being reunited with their families is something they hardly consider, and therefore it is difficult to assist them if they do not want to be helped. Unfortunately, some vagrants could be dangerous to the public and weβd like to encourage everyone to be careful, particularly at the following hot spots: Hamilton Rugby Fields, The Pavilion Beach, The Radisson Hotel area, Rocklands sub station, Sea Point open gym, tennis courts opposite SAPS and the Sea Point library area.
If we can assist you in some way, whether it is to help your business, clean up a certain area or even just walk you to your car, let us know. If you want to get more involved with whatβs happening in the Green Point or Oranje-Kloof areas, why not become a board member? The only requirements for you to have a say in your area and contribute to society, is to attend four board meetings a year.
As we head into winter, there are many projects planned to look after the homeless and make the winter time a bit easier for them, so keep an eye on our social media pages and newsletters for ways to get involved. Stay safe and call us anytime for anything.
GREEN POINT
Patrol vehicle (24 hours): 082 214 3228
Operational managers: 071 670 3019/ 072 944 6811
ORANJE-KLOOF
Patrol vehicle (24 hours): 082 217 1386
Operational managers: 071 670 3019/ 072 944 6811
