How is the crime rate in south africa?

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Porgie

Very well, thanks. And how are you?

jud_eyeknight

bloody terrible..........

the big black bat

fastly increasing at unprecedented rate!

Malan

SA's crime is unacceptably high, but it depends on the area. Tourists are unlikely to be a victim of violent crime in SA if they avoid the no-go areas. Just be sensible! Although tourists must be aware of their surroundings, crime is more a perception than a reality for the tourist. The overwhelming majority of tourists complete their SA trip without being a victim of crime. I've done some research on this topic, so drop me an e-mail if you want any more information! ;)

William E

Extremely high unfortunately.

SilentAssassin

As someone was trying to tell you earlier, if you want the stats go here:

http://www.crimexposouthafrica.org/

its terrible how bad its getting....

Kim

Not good looking at the statistics. Why?

Danica F

one site only....www.crimexposouthafrica.org, real figures, real crimes and the true statistics!

RSA

Very High.

poepies

Unfortunately it is quite high!!! But it is not that bad that you have to lock yourself up 24/7. I still jog at night after work, and I do not live in a security area.

It depends on where you go. It is not any different from America. Any country has got its crime.

I love my country, crime, racism, the lot!!!

Chucky

Adam what the f-ck?
You are a racist, REPORTED!!!!

Potlode dit gaan maar nog woes hier met al die misdaad!

lara

I live in SA and its getting worse everyday.Sorry 2 say.

wchngliu

from what i've read, its very bad. though don't let it put you off from visiting the country

terrible and getting worse! blame MR Mandela

Boxer

The crime rate in South Africa is high and unnecessary. It is not as bad as what most people make it out to be but there is crime going on here. All you need to do is take simple precautions and you will be fine! I live in Pretoria and have always. I know!

tay_jen1

The crime rate in South Africa is quite high if compared to the rest of the world. However it is not a war zone, we do not have to belly crawl through the streets dodging bullets unlike popular beliefs.

I live in johannesburg, which if you believe all the crap that gets fed to you here, is the "most dangerous place in the world". Whatever. Each country has its issues, South Africa's at the moment is crime. We know it and we live accordingly.

I hope I gave you an insight into the real SA.

Steve C

It is very bad.

My wife and I have just come back from a holiday there and when we were in Cape Town we were told not to go out after 6pm without getting a reputable taxi company (i.e. one from our hotel)

We also went to Knysna (very small place on the south coast) and we saw quite a lot of crime there too.

I guess the reason for it is the amount of poverty that exists there as there are many people living in tin and wooden huts in the townships and townships are everywhere.

Pretorian

Depends where you are. Who you are.How you act. Same as any where else.

A word of advice. Avoid black cops...many are worse than the criminals they are employed to protect us from.

wotalotihad

It's quite bad at the moment, but definitely exagerated. the Crime Expo website is some disgruntled attorney's personal attempt to crash the SA tourist industry. Rather try http://www.realsouthafrica.co.za/ which gives a much truer picture. i've been living in London for 2 years, going back to South Africa next year to settle - and just looking at the children here, then I believe that SA will be a better place to be in 20 yaers time. It's scary here I tell you. And crime isn't far behind, just not as publicised.

Huggles [mozzafan]

its ok i guess not enough thow

geoffrey2312

Getting worse my family all live over there, if you want specifics e-mail me and I will answer what I can

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