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SA crime stats show declines but numbers still too high

Date: May 24, 2025

The latest crime statistics for the fourth quarter of 2024/25 by the South African Police Services (SAPS) show decreases in many crime categories, but the number of crime occurrences are still extremely high.

SA Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu, told the country during a briefing on Friday that people’s lived experiences don’t reflect the declines shown in the latest statistics.

“The crime statistics are based on crimes that get reported, and we see a decline in various categories of crime, as will be reported today. We note that there is more crime in terms of daily lived experience and a feeling of vulnerability. It is for this reason that we are adjusting our methods of fighting crime and adapting to the new trends and threats out there,” he said.

--SABC--

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