Household crime levels in South Africa

In 2024/25, an estimated 1,5 million incidences of housebreaking occurred, affecting 1,1 million households in South Africa. The number of affected households represents 5,7% of all households in the country. About 43% (43,4%) of households that experienced housebreaking reported some or all incidences to the police.

An estimated 259 000 incidences of home robberies occurred, affecting 213 000 households in 2024/25. The number of affected households represents 1,1% of all households in the country. About 51% (51,3%) of households that experienced home robbery reported some or all incidences to the police.

Individual crime levels in South Africa

Theft of personal property is the most common crime experienced by individuals aged 16 years and older in South Africa. An estimated 1,3 million incidences of theft of personal property occurred in 2024/25, affecting 1,2 million individuals aged 16 years and older. The number of affected individuals represents 2,6% of those 16 years and older. About 31% of individuals who experienced theft of personal property reported some or all incidences to the police. The second most experienced crime by individuals was consumer fraud. A total of 566 000 individuals experienced consumer fraud with an estimated 811 000 incidences. About 35% (34,9%) of the individuals reported some or all incidences to the police.

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