DKI Jakarta DPRD Member Kenneth Pushes for Mapping of Robbery Hotspots in Jakarta
Responding to the phenomenon, Hardiyanto Kenneth, a member of the DKI Jakarta DPRD from the PDI Perjuangan faction, decided to take steps by initiating cross-sector meetings through a ‘Ngobrol Bareng Forkopimko’ (NGOPI) event at the West Jakarta City Hall. The man, familiarly known as Bang Kent, appreciated the swift response of the West Jakarta City Government together with the Forum for City Leadership (Forkopimko) in seeking solutions to the rising crime that unsettles residents. ‘Today I appreciate the swift response of West Jakarta Mayor Mrs Iin Mutmainnah, the Police Chief, the Military Commander, and the Muspiko ranks for organising this NGOPI event. The goal is good: to find a joint way out so that the street-robbery phenomenon in West Jakarta can be mitigated effectively and the community can feel safe again when active,’ Kent said in a statement on Friday (22 May 2026).
According to him, security in the region cannot be borne solely by the police; it requires collaboration between local government, security forces, business, and the community. He views the rising phenomena of street crimes as a trigger to strengthen an integrated security system in West Jakarta. ‘If people start calling West Jakarta Gotham City, this is an alert for all of us. It means there is fear and anxiety truly felt by residents. We must not let people lose their sense of safety when leaving home, going to work, or returning at night,’ the member of Commission C of the DKI Jakarta DPRD said.
Kent also joked but seriously likened himself to ‘Batman’ who will keep monitoring the security conditions in West Jakarta. ‘As a legislator from Kebon Sirih, I try to position myself as a Batman who will always oversee what happens in West Jakarta for the comfort, safety, and welfare of the residents of West Jakarta in accordance with the oversight function I have in the DPRD DKI Jakarta,’ he stated.
He emphasised that oversight of vulnerable points must be tightened, particularly on roads with poor lighting and surveillance. According to him, most street robberies and other crimes occur on public roads, not in office districts or large buildings that have adequate security systems. ‘Therefore I call for detailed mapping of the vulnerable crime points. With this mapping, police can conduct routine patrols and extra guard presence during vulnerable hours. The presence of officers on the ground is crucial to provide a preventive effect,’ said the head of IKAL (Ikatan Keluarga Alumni Lemhannas RI) PPRA Batch LXII.
Kent also urged optimising surveillance technology by installing CCTV cameras at strategic and crime-prone locations. He said the procurement of CCTV can be done through cooperation schemes and by optimising Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds from private companies and from Regional-Owned Enterprises (BUMD). ‘Procurement of CCTV, if cheaper and more efficient, could be done via a rental scheme; the route could go through CSR from parties keen to help security or could also involve BUMD. So we install at key points where criminal acts or clashes have historically occurred.’
Furthermore, Kent hopes that the mitigation steps taken with Forkopimko will not be merely ceremonial but followed by concrete and sustainable actions. ‘Most importantly is the follow-up. We want regular evaluations, more intensive patrols, improved street lighting, and a functioning surveillance system. I want West Jakarta to regain its reputation as a safe and comfortable area for the community,’ he concluded. (akn/ega)