The increase in the murder rate in the Eastern Cape as well as the increase in sexual crimes means that the people of the Eastern Cape and women in particular will continue to live in a state of fear. The increase in sexual offences per 100,000 of the population was the second highest in the country whereas the increase in the murder rate was the fourth highest. The high increase in burglaries at non-residential premises is a major cause for concern. The increase per 100,000 of the … [Read more...] about 2012 – 2013 Crime Statistics Eastern Cape

