 In partnership with  Where did January go? As January comes to an end, we want to address current safety concerns and the role we can all play as a community.Crime has increased in and around our area. This is concerning, and it calls for awareness and collective action rather than fear.One practical way we can do this together, is through our HVCID Crowdfunding Camera Project, which will create an added layer of security for all residents. Cameras don’t replace community — they support it. They help with deterrence, visibility, and a quicker response time when incidents occur. They also help with footage and making sure justice gets served. Call to action: Please participate by:Making a once-off contribution of R465 (or more, if you can) toward our camera installations Signing up for a R50 monthly debit order. This is for monitoring and maintenance — about the cost of one coffee a month! This project only works if we do it together. Not everyone can give the same amount, but everyone can play a part. Safety grows when communities participate. Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far. Our first camera site will be going up in February.  Bank details: Harfield Village Community Improvement District Standard Bank – Claremont Savings account: 10261932746 Or, if you prefer to pay via SnapScan, you can use the QR code on the right, or this link: https://pos.snapscan.io/qr/azPNJ0rN If you own a business and would like to sponsor a site, please contact me: Jen – 081 412 6109 / admin@hvcid.co.za  A message from Darren Bond, Chair of Har-Lyn Neighbourhood watch: Camera footage is an important tool in crime prevention, and for Harlyn NHW this is no different. Harlyn have access to a number of cameras in our patrol area, including Harfield Village, which are set to send alerts at certain times of the day, when the camera detects movement. These cameras, and alerts, have enabled us to remove people acting suspiciously in our neighbourhood, likely preventing opportunistic crime, as well as to identify people that have committed acts, such as breaking into vehicles, resulting in arrests. The more cameras we have available, the greater our reach and the more information we can gather to prevent crime in our area. For this reason, we wholeheartedly support the HVCID initiative to get more cameras installed. If you are able, please do support them! It takes a Village… Please have a look at the HVCID website for more information about our role in the Community: https://www.hvcid.co.za For the other civic role players please see the links below for more information: Harfield Village Association (HVA) – https://harfieldvillage.org.za/ Friends of Harfield Parks (FoHP) – FOHP Facebook page Har-Lyn Neighbourhood Watch – https://www.harlynwatch.org.za/  Pictured here is another of our great Fidelity ADT Armed Response Officers, Richmond Joyini . Thank you so much for being so invested in our safety and really getting to know our Community. We so appreciate you, your efforts and hard work! |
| CRIME REPORT: (Please note that we are not allowed to report specifics) FIDELITY ADT PATROL CARS: The two dedicated F-ADT response vehicles for Harfield Village are S51 (D19) and S52 (D20). Reported by Fidelity ADT: 22 December 2025- 4 January 2026: – Theft out of Motor vehicle – Cornwall Street – House break-in – Derby Road Mileage per vehicle for: 22 December 2025 – 4 January 2026: S51: 619, 569 S52: 585, 553 Callouts per vehicle for: 22 December 2025 – 4 January 2026: S51: 32, 27 S52: 43, 52 Incidents reported to SAPS: 1 – 31 December 2025 – Housebreak-in and Theft – Derby Road – Theft general – Bell Road, Mathew Road – *Crimen injuria – Wessels Road – Theft out of motor vehicle – Derby Road – Common Assault – York Street – Malicious damage to property(Vehicle) – Wessels Road * Crimen injuria is a South African common law offense defined as the unlawful, intentional, and serious impairment of another person’s dignity or privacy. It involves reprehensible conduct, such as severe insults, racial slurs, or sexual harassment, that causes humiliation and violates the victim’s right to self-respect. In January, we have seen an increase in car thefts. Please stay aware and vigilant! NB!!! Please be aware of emails and calls from your supposed bank. Many people are giving their details and pin over the phone or clicking on email links and losing a lot of money. Please take care! Fraud is rife! Remote jamming!! Please double check your car is locked even after you hear the beep! False Council workers claims. Please don’t let anyone on to your property before checking that they are legitimate! A reminder: If you are the unfortunate victim of a crime or attempted crime, no matter how small, please take note of as much detail as possible and open a case at SAPS, as soon as you can. The quicker you go to SAPS, the easier it is to hopefully apprehend and arrest the suspect/s. Take note of the vehicle registration, colour, make, model, number of occupants, gender of occupants, location and what direction they are travelling in. Give a comprehensive description of the individual/s (E.g. W/male wearing red hoodie with a green bag and white takkies.) And please WhatsApp me the case number on 081 412 6109. The HVCID Crime Alert WhatsApp Group is a no-chat group used to alert us to current crimes and suspicious activities in the Village. It is monitored by Fidelity ADT and our Armed Response Officers.If you would like to join the Group please send me an email on admin@hvcid.co.za Har-Lyn Neighbourhood Watch You can make a difference in your community by giving a couple of hours of your time a week to patrol, or a donation would also be so appreciated. Please contact 071 802 2454 for more information or email: secretary@harlynwatch.org.za or info@harlynwatch.org.za Numbers to keep on hand if you need help urgently. For all Emergencies including Law Enforcement please call: From a cell phone: 021 480 7700 From a landline: 107 They will redirect your call to the relevant sectors to get you help ASAP! Police (Claremont): 021 657 2250 or 10111 Fidelity ADT Emergency: 086 1212 301 Our 2 dedicated FADT vehicles are also doing patrols in Harfield Village every day. Har-Lyn Neighbourhood Watch: 071 802 2454 (Please hold on the line if no one answers right away, as it will forward through to FADT). HVCID Manager – Jen Rowe: 081 412 6109 (9am – 5pm Mon to Fri) admin@hvcid.co.za Report any areas of concern to the City Please click on the link below to log your request or complaint. https://eservices1.capetown.gov.za/coct/wapl/zsreq_app/index.html |
| Please be vigilant, stay aware and safe… Jen and the HVCID team |
