1. Institute for Security Studies Criminal Justice Monitoring Service Safety and Security Portfolio Committee 5 June 2002

2. Briefing outline Overview of latest crime trends in South Africa How the risk of becoming a victim of crime varies Causes of crime and likely future crime trends

3. Murder rates in selected countries, 1998 Interpol

4. Murder rate in selected cities, 1999, SAPS & UK Home Office

5. % crimes reported to the police, 1998 national victim survey

6. Number of recorded crimes, by category, Jan-Sept 1994-2001

7. Changing crime rates, Jan-Sep 1994-2001

8. Change in number of recorded crimes, Jan-Sep 1994-2001

9. Change in provincial murder rates, Jan-Sep 1994-01

12. Change in provincial aggravated robbery rates, Jan-Sep 1994-01

15. Change in provincial burglary rates, Jan-Sep 1994-01

18. The risk of becoming a victim of crime varies according to: Income Age Social environment - acquaintances, friends & family Where you live & work