The Oshana, Ohangwena, Oshikoto, and Omusati regions have recorded a decline in crime-related incidents during the Christmas period.

However, those topping the chart are rape and suicide.

Two rape cases were recorded at Ohangwena on Christmas Eve.

It is alleged that a 56-year-old woman who was returning home from cuca shops at around eleven o'clock in the night was raped by two youths, ages 20 and 22. 

One allegedly held her down while the other one raped her. The duo left behind evidence that led to their identification and subsequent arrest.

NamPol's Deputy Inspector General, Major General Elias Mutota, has urged holidaymakers to alert police officers in their jurisdiction when they travel.

General Mutota did some legwork at the Okapuka roadblock, where he also emphasized the increase in house break-ins during the festive season.

"We make sure that all police in the regions are always prepared to ensure that the safety on our roads is guaranteed," he said. "I would also like to assure the public that the peace and security situation in this country as we speak is stable," he added.

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."

The Police Inspector-General, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, says the country is still experiencing a high crime rate.

The IG made these remarks at a belated 32nd Police Day anniversary in Windhoek.

"The country is still experiencing a prevalence of crime, particularly violent crimes such as robbery, gender-based violence (GBV) coupled with rape, murder, and attempted murder, and assault GBH, as well as economic crimes, cybercrime, and cross-border and trans-national organized crimes such as human and drug trafficking," said Shikongo.

House breaking, stock theft, and illegal harvesting of natural resources by illegal immigrants are major causes of concern for citizens living in the Zambezi Region.

Namibian Police Inspector General, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, is confident, though, that criminal activity in the region can be brought under control.

General Shikongo addressed his officers following the just-concluded "Operation Clarion" in the region.

Crime in Windhoek continues to rise as the Namibian Police recorded five incidences of robbery and one robbery with aggravating circumstances over the past weekend.

A 52-year-old Namibian male was robbed by unknown suspects in Khomasdal's Mercedes Street.

According to the Namibian Police, four unidentified male suspects allegedly threatened the victim with a firearm and knives before robbing him of his property. 

The suspects took N$1, 200.00 in cash and a wallet containing personal documents.