In March of 2017, the South African Police Service released the crime statistics for the last nine months of 2016 – and there were some interesting results indeed! Wonder Bars takes a look at residential crime statistics in 2016, as compared to the same period in 2015, and what you can do to secure your home and business moving into 2018…
The 2016 Residential Crime Facts
Between April and December 2016 there were a total of 185,756 cases of burglary at residential premises reported to the police. This might seem like a huge number of break-ins taking place, but when comparing this number to the same time period in 2015, the dark house burglary cloud certainly does seem to have a silver lining.
Between April and December of 2015, the total number of burglaries at residential premises was 186,843. This means that there were 1,087 fewer cases of home burglary in 2016, which is great news for home owners in South Africa. So, what could be deterring home invaders? We think we might have the answer…
We’re Doing Something Right
Yes, we at Wonder Bars believe that our dedication to the safety of all South Africans is playing a part in the reduction of residential crimes across the nation. The tighter your home security is, the less confidence potential home invaders have that breaking into your dwelling is a good idea. It is this deterrence, with iron-clad home security gates and secure window fixtures, that we believe will continue to reduce the residential crime statistics of South Africa for years to come.
What About Business Crimes?
Now is a better time than ever to invest in non-residential (business) security solutions. Crime statistics released by the SAPS reveal that from April to December 2016 there were a total of 56,461 burglaries at non-residential premises, which is a 1.2% increase as compared to the same time period in 2015. More concerning still is the 1.7% increase in commercial crimes, and 2.0% increase in stock-theft. Business-related crimes are on the increase, but with solid business security solutions, this can be turned around.
Residential Crime Prevention in 2017
With residential crimes well on the decline from 2016, Wonder Bars is looking to improve on these figures moving into 2018. For this reason, we offer all who are looking to bolster their home or office security a remarkable trade-in discount. Simply trade your old burglar bars and door security solutions in for a 10% discount on your new security products from Wonder Bars! We will refurbish and donate your traded-in items to underprivileged communities who can make use of better security measures.
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