Safety in Zimbabwe

Safety in Zimbabwe includes preparation for disasters and measures that reduce exposure to crime. Disaster risks include floods, drought, severe thunderstorms, lightning, tropical cyclones, landslides, dam incidents and major accidents. Crime risks include theft, burglary, assault, robbery, violence, fraud and cybercrime.

Disasters

Zimbabwe's civil protection system coordinates prevention, warnings, emergency response and recovery for disasters that threaten people, essential services, supplies or infrastructure. Relevant hazards include floods, drought, severe thunderstorms, lightning, strong winds, tropical cyclones, landslides, dam incidents and major accidents. The system combines national coordination with provincial, district and local arrangements, but assistance, shelters, evacuation procedures and relief depend on the event and locality.

Crime

Crime in Zimbabwe includes theft, burglary, assault, threats, robbery, gender-based violence, sexual violence, child abuse, fraud and cybercrime. Police-recorded figures show the incidents reported to or recorded by authorities, not the full level of victimisation, because unreported and unrecorded incidents are excluded. Safer decisions include securing property, avoiding isolated travel and reporting danger or suspected criminal conduct promptly.

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