Annual Crime Statistics

The Minister of Police, Nkosinathi Nhleko released the 2013/2014 National Annual Crime Statistics on Friday.  Overall the statistics showed an increase in the crime category which includes murder, attempted murder, aggravating robbery and common robbery.

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However there was a decline in the sexual offences and common assault in South Africa. Overall there was a 1.7% increase in the number of crime in the Northern Cape.

The Northern Cape Crime Statistics is a matter of concern for MEC Martha Bartlett. We have seen an increase in the number of contact crimes which affects the safety of all our vulnerable groups especially women, children and our elderly in rural communities. I’m sure that the Northern Cape Crime Provincial Strategy and the appointment of the EPWP Safety Volunteers will contribute greatly towards the safety in the Province.

We want to reaffirm the community of the Northern Cape, that the Department of Transport, Safety and Liaison in conjunction with the South African Police Services are determined to establish a crime free society.  It is my plea to all our communities that we work together with Government, the SAPS and your Community Police Forums to address community safety.


Geoffrey vd Merwe
Media Liaison Officer
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