The fiscal year runs from 1 April to 31 March of each year.
The sources state that contact crimes include violent crimes such as murder, attempted murder and sexual offenses, as well as common assault and robbery.
-Assault GBH stands for assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
The numbers reflected here are likely higher in reality due to unreported crimes.
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Number of contact crimes in South Africa 2022/2023-2023/2024, by type
As of the fiscal year 2023/2024, the total number of contact crimes in South Africa amounted to ** cases. This represents an increase of around *** percent from the previous year. The category with the highest number of criminal incidences was common assault, with ** reported cases. Moreover, attempted murder saw the largest percentage increase at **** ±è±ð°ù³¦±ð²Ô³Ù.ÌýÌý
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SAPS. (October 3, 2024). Total number of contact crimes in South Africa from 2022/2023 to 2023/2024, by type [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved August 06, 2026, from /statistics/1398944/total-number-of-contact-crimes-in-south-africa-by-quarter-and-type/
SAPS. "Total number of contact crimes in South Africa from 2022/2023 to 2023/2024, by type." Chart. October 3, 2024. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed August 06, 2026. /statistics/1398944/total-number-of-contact-crimes-in-south-africa-by-quarter-and-type/
SAPS. (2024). Total number of contact crimes in South Africa from 2022/2023 to 2023/2024, by type. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 06, 2026. /statistics/1398944/total-number-of-contact-crimes-in-south-africa-by-quarter-and-type/
SAPS. "Total Number of Contact Crimes in South Africa from 2022/2023 to 2023/2024, by Type." ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ Inc., 3 Oct 2024, /statistics/1398944/total-number-of-contact-crimes-in-south-africa-by-quarter-and-type/
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Total number of contact crimes in South Africa from 2022/2023 to 2023/2024, by type [Graph], SAPS, October 3, 2024. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1398944/total-number-of-contact-crimes-in-south-africa-by-quarter-and-type/
