Crime remains a growing concern in Ohangwena

Staff Writer

Ohangwena Region has continued to grapple with rising crime, with police recording 6,414 criminal cases during 2025, according to the latest State of the Region Address (SORA).

Among the most prevalent offences were assault, housebreaking, domestic violence, rape and stock theft, crimes that continue to threaten the safety of communities and place increasing pressure on law enforcement agencies.

Police statistics show that 345 cases of domestic violence and 220 rape cases were reported during the year, highlighting the persistent challenge of gender-based violence in the region.