Crime statistics show alarming increase in Western Cape murders

Murders in the Western Cape are up 8.6% year on year, according to the most recent quarterly crime statistics. Between October and December 2023, 1 301 people were murdered, with 1 015 (78%) occurring in the City of Cape Town. Also read: City law enforcement launches dash and body camera technology Murders peaked in October at 482 people, then dropped to 367 … Continue reading Crime statistics show alarming increase in Western Cape murders