Here you go: SA’s most recent #CrimeStats in a nutshell
While we’ve seen a marginal improvement in the murder rate, things are far from rosy when it comes to SA’s most feared crimes.
While police minister Nathi Nhleko’s report on crime statistics contains some glimmers of hope, some of the most reported and feared crimes seem to be on the up.
#sapsHQ The first broad category of crime presented in #CrimeStats is the 17 community-reported serious crimes SD pic.twitter.com/I2VJk22ANF
— SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) March 3, 2017
According to the SAPS, trio crimes — carjacking, residential and non-residential robbery — in the 2016/17 financial year are on the increase. During the same period, however, murder has had a small dip, with a 0.1% decrease.
#sapsHQ Robbery with aggravating circumstances increased by 6.1% between April-December 2016 SD pic.twitter.com/muAD9rtRVP
— SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) March 3, 2017
#sapsHQ Contact crimes decreased by 1.9% over the 9 month period, contact-related crimes decreased by -2.6% SD pic.twitter.com/kUfk0cSgzM
— SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) March 3, 2017
While sexual offenses have decreased, this area remains a major concern, with an average of 110 rapes occurring in South Africa every day.
#sapsHQ Sexual offences decreased by 6.3% between April – December 2016 SD pic.twitter.com/awspPbQm2u
— SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) March 3, 2017