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Zimbabwe recorded 428,634 criminal offences in Q1 2026, a 38% increase from 310,876 in Q1 2025. The data spans various crime categories, including theft, assault, and fraud.
The surge follows a trend of rising crime. Authorities have been under pressure to improve policing and public safety. The Zimbabwe Republic Police has not yet commented on specific measures.
The increase strains law enforcement resources.
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