The latest crime statistics indicate a decline across multiple crime categories, according to Police Minister Senzo Mchunu.
The latest crime statistics in South Africa indicate a decline across multiple crime categories, according to Police Minister Senzo Mchunu.Speaking during a media briefing in Pretoria, Mchunu said four provinces, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal , Eastern Cape and Western Cape, continue to be an albatross when it comes to policing and crime fighting.
“They pose quite a challenge. They dominate criminality in the country. These provinces coincide with where our metros are and the density of the population, and therefore, they are our focus,” he said on Friday. The minister revealed that the 2024/2025 crime statistics showed an overall decrease in several categories of crime, including a 9.8% decrease in murder, a 3.3% reduction in rape, and a 3.2% drop in attempted sexual offences.There has been a 4.5% reduction in stock theft.He said firearms remain the weapon of choice, with 2 886 reported cases where the victims were fatally shot.
Gauteng was the biggest contributor to murder cases with 25%, followed by KZN , Eastern Cape and Eastern Cape .
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