Violent Prices In South Africa

What is Violent?

Using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.

Violent Prices In South Africa

SOUTH AFRICA CRIME RATE & STATISTICS – HISTORICAL DATA
YEARPER 100K POPULATIONANNUAL % CHANGE
202033.46-8.11%
201936.420.05%
201836.402.04%

Is violent crime increasing in South Africa?

Attempted murders were up 25%, with the police tracking 5,717 cases. Sexual offenses increased by 13.7%.

What impact does violence have on the economy of South Africa?

According to the Global Peace Index, South Africa has been ranked as the tenth most unsafe place in the world! This index also estimates that violent crime consumes as much as 19% of the country’s GDP.

This means that the South African government has to spend close to $67 billion per annum only to contain violence!

What is the number one crime in South Africa?

While interpersonal crime (between two people who know each other) is most common in South Africa, there are a growing number of murders linked to group conflicts – such as gangsterism, taxi violence, vigilantism, illegal mining, and armed robberies, Lancaster said.