House burglaries remain most common crime in South Africa – Stats SA
Consumer fraud incidents rose sharply from 552 000 in 2023/24 to 811 000 in 2024/25.
According to Stats SA’s latest reports, crime remains one of the defining challenges of life in South Africa, cutting across geography, gender, and economic status.
On August 26, Stats SA released its Public Safety and Justice Survey (GPSJS), which highlighted disturbing crime levels in South Africa
This statistical release presents a selection of key findings from the GPSJS 2024/25, conducted by Stats SA from April 2024 to March 2025.
While police statistics capture reported offences, surveys like the GPSJS provide insight into both reported and unreported crime, giving a fuller picture of overall safety.
House burglary tops household crimes
The GPSJS revealed that house burglaries remain the most prevalent crime affecting South African households in 2024/25.
