Gauteng crime stats: Murder rate drops by 15%, sexual assault up by 5.2%

Author: Iavan PijoosPublished on: June 9, 2026Country: South Africa

Crime & Law

Gauteng crime stats: Murder rate drops by 15%, sexual assault up by 5.2%

The latest crime statistics for Gauteng reveal a 15% drop in the murder rate, while sexual assault increased by 5.2%. The figures were released by South African authorities on June 9, 2026, highlighting a mixed trend in crime within the province.

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