Gautengers are getting friendlier, according to a new survey. Almost 90% now know their neighbours' names and they’re also much more willing (88%) to ask their neighbours to watch their homes than they were three years ago (77.6%). The Statistics South Africa Governance, Public Safety and Justice survey measures the levels of crime experienced by households and individuals. It shows that people are more willing to look out for each other when there are strong community bonds. They’re more likely to report suspicious activity on a neighbour's property and are more willing to watch over each other’s children or homes.