LIVE | Sexual offences drop, murders increase in latest crime stats
The majority of these incidents happened in primary and secondary schools.Frequently used murder weapons - in 2 766 of the murders reported, a firearm was used.Around 18% of the murder victims during this time were women and children.161 of those were recorded in the Western Cape.In terms of causes of murder: road rage, arguments and misunderstandings were the most common motive for murder, followed by revenge and mob justice in third place.
Cele said that firearms are three times more likely to be the weapon of choice in all the reported murders.Cele says the main causes for murder remain arguments and misunderstandings.Vigilantism is the third.6 424 people were murdered during the first quarter of the year. This is a 664 increase compared to the same period last year.The reduction is inclusive of sexual offences, common robberies, common assault and assault with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm.
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