2013 2014 crime statistics
Truck hijackings a major concern for Gauteng police
Gauteng police say the majority of truck hijackings have taken place on the N3 Highway.
Diepsloot bucked the grim crime stats trend after a pilot project seen the installation of alarms in over 500 households and the murder rate dropping by 9%.
For a third consecutive year there's been an increase in the number of murders in the country.
Arno Lamoer says police in the province want a sustainable approach to deal with criminal activities.
Nyanga, Mitchells Plain, Delft and Elsies River recorded the most murders.
WC Police Commissioner Arno Lamoer says he’s gravely concerned over the high murder rate.
Riah Phiyega and Nkosinathi Nhleko released the figures for the 2013/2014 period in Pretoria earlier today.
Stephen Grootes takes a closer look at the 2013/2014 crime statistics.
2013/2014 Child neglect numbers by province
2013/2014 Sexual crime statistics by province
Drunk driving offences during 2013/2014
The 2013/2014 crime statistics show there were 800 more murders in the last financial year.
Police in KwaZulu-Natal recorded the most murders in South Africa during the 2013/2014 period.
Murder, attempted murder and contact crimes have increased while rape and sexual offences have dropped.
The ISS says social initiatives play a big role in tackling the increase in violent crimes.
Yusuf Abramjee says police must explain what's being done to tackle crime.