Murders in Gauteng decrease while sexual assault and kidnapping trend upwards (opens original article in a new tab)

Gauteng saw a 15% drop in murders and 9.9% decline in rape cases, but kidnapping and sexual assault increased. Overall crime decreased in 17 categories, though Gauteng accounts for 26% of national reported crimes.

• Murders decreased by 15%
• Kidnapping increased by 1.6%
• Sexual assault rose by 5.2%
• Gauteng accounts for 26% of national serious crimes