  It is November and the year is drawing to a close. As everyone is scrabbling to finish their work before they take leave and start planning their holidays, We know many of you have been wanting to invest in some new safety equipment to ensure you, your family and your business are protected. It is no secret that crime rises is December and we believe this year will be no different. Thus, it is imperative to make sure everything in your home is safe and secure!! We at Super Cops, only have YOUR best interests at heart and will always do everything in our power to make sure you are safe.  Make sure your alarm is working December is around the corner and as most of us go away on holiday, thieves and burglars are in full action. Make sure you test your alarm system and all your equipment before you leave on vacation. Call us today to help you with your checks and risk assestment.  Yearly Radio Fees Due This December Dear Valued Client, We would like to kindly remind you that the Annual License Fees for Supercops Security are due on December 1, 2023. To ensure uninterrupted services, please review your statements and make the necessary arrangements for the timely payment of your fees. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated. Should you have any queries or require further assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to our dedicated accounts team. Thank you for your continued trust and partnership.      Super Cops Marketing Team is proud to show our support for the community. We commend the Super Cops team for going the extra mile. This is why we are the best !!!  Date Crime Area Crimes Street Name 2023/10/04 Break in and theft Rynfield 1 President Brand Rd 2023/10/06 Break in Rynfield 1 O’Reilly Merry St 2023/10/06 Theft and damage Northmead 1 1st Ave 2023/10/06 Break in & Damage to property Morehill 1 Golden Drive 2023/10/08 Domestic dispute Crystal Park 1 Orchard Street 2023/10/10 Public disturbance/ harrasment Crystal Park 1 Orchard Street 2023/10/10 Fire Glen Marias 1 Dann Road 2023/10/10 Damage to property Morehill Glen 1 Landau St 2023/10/11 Break in and theft Rynfield 1 Pretoria Road 2023/10/12 Break in Benoni AH 1 Nature Rd 2023/10/12 Trespassing & assault Benoni CBD 1 Lancaster Rd 2023/10/13 Damage to property & theft Morehill Glen 1 Carina Ave 2023/10/16 Business break in Benoni CBD 1 Bedford Ave 2023/10/19 Break in and theft MV Northmead Ext 4 1 Gousblom St 2023/10/19 Theft out of property Northmead 1 4th Ave 2023/10/20 Medical Rynfield 1 Honiball St 2023/10/20 Damage to property Morehill 1 Miles sharp/ Landau 2023/10/23 Theft from premises Benoni CBD 1 Ampthill Ave 2023/10/25 Medical/P4 Benoni CBD 1 Howard St 2023/10/25 Fire & damage to property Mayfield 1 Lurie Rd 2023/10/25 Theft of motor vehicle(school) Rynfield 1 C/r Millburn & Brodican 2023/10/26 Theft of motor vehicle Van Riebeeck Park 1 Rooikrans Crest 2023/10/27 Medical (dog attack) Rynfield 1 Scott St 2023/10/28 Business break in Rynfield 1 Pretoria Road 2023/10/30 Break in and theft Benoni AH 1 Benoni Rd 2023/10/30 Business break in & theft Apex Benoni 1 Indiana St 2023/10/31 House fire Norkem Park KP 1 Modder Str 2023/10/31 Theft/Items found on street Northmead 1 C/r 10th Ave& 4th St Hijackings on the rise  Vehicle hijacking and theft claims have skyrocketed to unsustainable levels, with criminals shifting their crosshairs from older low-value vehicles to newer high-value bakkies and SUVs. This is according to Santam, which recently released its Insurance Barometer report for the 2022/23 financial year ending in the first half of 2023, highlighting that hijackings and vehicle theft claims have increased by 32% and 92%, respectively. Additionally, the insurer noted that high-value vehicle theft claims shot up by 128% on the commercial side, with criminals targeting delivery trucks. The report noted that Santam’s incurred claims for high-theft-risk vehicles were 6.32 times higher than the 2019 base measure and more than double the incurred claims for 2021. “The experience was so poor that several corrective actions were needed to minimise exposure. Doubling up on vehicle trackers, discussing tech-linked weaknesses with vehicle manufacturers, and promoting Faraday pouches to prevent the cloning of keyless access signals,” Santam said. Targeted vehicles Santam noted in its report that it has seen a shift away from older, low-value vehicles with limited security requirements to more expensive double cabs and SUVs. This aligned with the experiences of private security companies such as Fidelity ADT. According to Fidelity, vehicles under the Toyota, VW, Ford, and Nissan brands continue to be common targets among criminals, and the specific models include: Toyota Hilux, Fortuner, and Corollas VW Polos Nissan NP200s Much like Santam’s experience, Fidelity noted that high-value cars such as Toyota Prados and Toyota Landcruisers are among the most popular models for criminals, along with the Hilux bakkie and Fortuner SUV. Toyota Land Cruiser 300 “These makes and models are up to 20 times more likely than similar-priced models to be hijacked or stolen, specifically in Gauteng,” said Santam. There are no specific reasons these vehicles are targeted apart from their popularity. Experts have highlighted that many of these high-value targets align with the country’s most popular cars sold each month – such as the Hilux and VW Polo – meaning there is more demand for their parts, among other things. As pointed out by Santam’s report, Fidelity also noted an increase in trucks with valuable loads being targeted – specifically the Hyundai H100s. Hyundai H100 Other interesting sub-themes in the vehicle hijacking and theft statistics from Santam’s report include the concentration of risks in geographic areas close to border crossings and the rise in thefts involving vehicles with keyless access. In the former category, stolen vehicles have extended from Gauteng into areas of KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga, where they exit the country into African territory. Insurers, including Santam, have no choice but to introduce mandatory hijacking and theft countermeasures. Santam further noted that the rampant number of hijackings and vehicle theft claims in South Africa has resulted in the motor insurance class remaining, by far, the most significant contributor to premiums in the South African short-term insurance market.  Remember to join our Facebook group to stay up to date with daily dangers and successes!! Join Group Copyright © 2023 Supercops, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are a client of SUPERCOPS. Our mailing address is: Supercops6 O’Reilly Merry St benoni, Gauteng 1511South Africa Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. |
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