Crime Statistics : Livestock Theft
The release of the crime statistics by the SAPS on 3 March 2017 to the Portfolio Committee was awaited with enthusiasm as it is the first time in years that crime statistics are made available on a quarterly basis.
The major challenge on these statistics is that for so many years crime statistics were only provided per year. The release of the statistics now in a tri-mester period do not provide for the opportunity to really make comparisons and make conclusions. What will be done is to provide the view from the National Stock Theft Prevention Forum (NSTPF). Read more …