Institute for Security Studies Criminal Justice Monitoring Service Safety and Security Portfolio Committee 5 June 2002
Briefing outline Overview of latest crime trends in South Africa How the risk of becoming a victim of crime varies Causes of crime and likely future crime trends
Murder rates in selected countries, 1998 Interpol
Murder rate in selected cities, 1999, SAPS & UK Home Office
% crimes reported to the police, 1998 national victim survey
Number of recorded crimes, by category, Jan-Sept
Changing crime rates, Jan-Sep
Change in number of recorded crimes, Jan-Sep
Change in provincial murder rates, Jan-Sep
Change in provincial aggravated robbery rates, Jan-Sep
Change in provincial burglary rates, Jan-Sep
The risk of becoming a victim of crime varies according to: Income Age Social environment - acquaintances, friends & family Where you live & work