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Crime

CRIME: Incidents of violent crime directed specifically against Americans or other foreigners are rare, but the number of criminal incidents, both violent and petty, is increasing. The most common criminal offenses committed in the capital are non-violent crimes of opportunity, including pickpocketing, purse-snatching, vehicle theft, and vehicle break-ins. Common sense measures such as not leaving valuables in plain sight in parked cars, keeping car doors locked and windows up while driving, safeguarding purses, keeping wallets in front pockets, and being alert to one’s surroundings are the best deterrents against becoming a victim of criminal activity. Banditry remains a problem in the border region between Namibia and Angola.

If you are the victim of a crime while overseas, in addition to reporting to local police, please contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate for assistance. The Embassy/Consulate staff can, for example, assist you to find appropriate medical care, to contact family members or friends and explain how funds could be transferred. Although the investigation and prosecution of the crime is solely the responsibility of local authorities, consular officers can help you to understand the local criminal justice process and to find an attorney if needed.

The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to local police and to the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. The pamphlets "A Safe Trip Abroad" and "Tips for Travelers to Sub-Saharan Africa" provide useful information on personal security while traveling abroad and on travel in the region in general. Both are available via the Bureau of Consular Affairs' website at http://travel.state.gov, or from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, internet address http://www.gpoaccess.gov.