Month end emergency and enforcement statistics climb

02 October 2023

In a continuing trend at month end, emergency and enforcement statistics climbed, surpassing several incident categories recorded over the long weekend. 

The City's Public Emergency and Communication Centre (PECC) recorded 2 396 incidents, nearly as many as the 2 671 recorded over the long weekend.

'This past weekend 113 motor vehicle and pedestrian accidents were recorded by the PECC, an increase of more than a third compared to last weekend when severe weather impacted statistics. The increase is once again proof of the recklessness on our roads at month end. The centre also recorded 317 noise nuisance complaints and 277 incidents of assault. In addition, officers made 77 arrests for drunk driving which is an increase of five week-on-week.

'This may seem like a small number, but drunk driving continues to ruin lives and careers. Weekends are clearly for partying, throwing caution to the wind and letting it influence decision-making. Those decisions can have detrimental consequences and I want to encourage motorists and residents to consider those before letting alcohol take over. Our officers will continue to make arrests to ensure the safety of everyone,' said Mayoral Committee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith.

In general enforcement efforts, the City's enforcement agencies made 278 arrests in the past week, and issued  traffic and by-law fines.

The City's Law Enforcement Department made 177 arrests, and issued 3 773 notices for various transgressions.

Their Metro Police Counterparts made 101 arrests, including 15 for driving under the influence; issued 2 478 fines for traffic and by-law transgressions, and confiscated numerous items including 202 packets of counterfeit digarettes, tik, mandrax, dagga and crystal meth.

Cape Town Traffic Services arrested 67 suspects, including 62 for driving under the influence and five for reckless and negligent driving.

Officers also recorded 26 259 speeding offences, issued 18 328 fines for various traffic violations, impounded 199 public transport vehicles and executed 1 995 warrants of arrest.

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City of Cape Town, Media Office