Empty Homes at Risk of Crime during Homecoming Festival, East Jakarta Mayor Orders District Chiefs to Conduct Patrols
JAKARTA — East Jakarta Mayor Munjirin has requested district officials to step up patrols of empty homes during the Lebaran 2026 homecoming period to prevent potential criminal activity.
The instruction was delivered by Munjirin to district chiefs to coordinate with local security forces in their respective areas.
“I will emphasise again to the District Chiefs to coordinate at the district level with the Police Precinct Commander and Territorial Military Command regarding patrols of vacant homes,” said Munjirin at the East Jakarta Mayor’s Office on Thursday, 12 March 2026.
According to him, this measure is important because homes left empty by residents during the homecoming period often become targets for criminal activity.
In addition to requesting regular patrols, Munjirin also urged residents planning to leave for the homecoming celebrations to ensure their homes are secure before departure.
“I urge the public who are conducting homecoming celebrations to ensure that their homes are properly locked, electrical supply and fire sources are safe,” he explained.
“To conduct surveillance and monitoring of locations prone to brawls and other public order disturbances, and to urge residents regarding the prohibition on the use of firecrackers,” said Munjirin.
He also reminded his staff to maintain environmental cleanliness following the Idul Fitri celebration series, including after the night of takbir and the Idul Fitri prayers.
“After the implementation of takbir night and Idul Fitri prayers, I request the Head of the Environmental Sanitation Sub-Department, District Chiefs, and Village Chiefs to ensure that the environment remains clean of rubbish so that the beauty of the city is maintained,” he said.
Zulkifli, Head of the Road Transport Terminal Management Unit (UPTAJ) of the Jakarta Transportation Office, stated that the first peak of the homecoming exodus is estimated to occur on 13 March 2026, coinciding with the start of the school holiday.
“For the first peak of homecoming on 13 March because the school holiday begins. Then the second peak on 18 March which is usually filled by workers,” he said.
According to Zulkifli, the Lebaran transportation period this year runs from 13 March to 29 March 2026.
During this period, the second wave of the homecoming exodus is estimated to occur on 18 March 2026, dominated by workers including civil servants, state-owned enterprise employees, and private sector workers.