Why crime rates have increased in Zanzibar

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By  Aurea Simtowe

Mwandishi wa Habari

Mwananchi

What you need to know:

  • Property crimes have seen dramatic increases, with thefts rising from 344 cases in 2022 to 7,075 in 2023.
  • Crop theft also rose from 267 to 702 cases, and motorcycle thefts increased from 176 to 334 incidents.

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