Communities have been urged to join neighborhood watch groups as it creates a sense of security and reduces fear of crime during this festive season.

During the holiday season, crime tends to increase exponentially, particularly housebreaking and robberies of personal effects.

NamPol's |Khomas Region spokesperson, Warrant Officer Silas Shipandeni, said measures have been put in place to combat this trend.

"We know that the housebreaking incidents are likely to increase. We have increased our police visibility, and we have enough personnel on the ground."

Warrant Officer Shipandeni advises residents to secure their properties to avoid housebreaking.

On the issue of self-defense, Shipandeni stresses that one should only defend oneself when an attack is imminent.

When it comes to the use of force, he advises residents to aim to injure rather than kill an intruder.