The fact that the Eastern Cape has the highest murder ratio in the country at 47,3 murders per 100 000 of the population is a huge shock. Gauteng by comparison has a murder ratio of 29,1. This figure is truly devastating. Although the number of reported cases shows a slight decline in contact crimes, violent crime in the Eastern Cape is still at an unacceptably high level. Sexual crimes have risen slightly by 2,2 % and have now reached the all time high of 9 380 but one must remember that it … [Read more...] about Murder Statistic Shocker for Eastern Cape
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2011 Crime Statistics
Whilst releasing the latest Crime Statistics, the Minister of Police, Nathi Mthethwa, said; "The 2010/11 financial year crime statistics confirm our assertion that indeed the tide against crime is turning and that police, joined by society are gaining an upper hand against vicious criminals." The Eastern Cape crime statistics (per 100 000 people) are reflected in the table below: Crime Category 2009/10 2010/11 % Change Murder 48.4 47.3 -2.3% Sexual … [Read more...] about 2011 Crime Statistics
