Swakopmund residents sound alarm over spike in crime
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Residents of Swakopmund have expressed deep concern over the recent rise in crime in the coastal town, calling for increased police visibility. They stated that they no longer feel safe.
The elderly say that they cannot attend church services during the weekdays because they fear for their lives.
They say if they are not found with valuable items, they are bitten, slapped, and kicked.
The community members say there is poor police visibility, making them feel unsafe because the police do not patrol the streets regularly, especially at crime hotspots.