Crime Stats 2014
latest news & developments
Focus on ‘trio’ crimes skews the stats
The recent police statistics again show how the well-off and business control the crime agenda, while street robberies are a much bigger problem.
Factsheet: South Africa’s official crime stats unpacked
On the day of release, the crime stats were at least six months out of date, meaning the current crime situation could be very different.
Crime stats: Even the good news is probably bad news
The crimes that are most preventable by police increased sharply last year. And the good news on rape is probably not good news at all.
Crime stats: Increase in serious crimes a cause for concern
National police commissioner Riah Phiyega is concerned by the increase in murder, attempted murder and robbery.
Why is crime and violence so high in South Africa?
We should look back at our recent history if we want to understand the extent of violence and crime in South Africa, writes Chandre Gould.