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Gauteng Crime Stats: Murder Down, Sexual Assault Up

Published Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · Updated June 9

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Gauteng's provincial police commissioner, Lieutenant-General Tommy Mthombeni, presented the fourth-quarter crime statistics, revealing a 5.9% decline in contact crimes. While murder rates dropped by 15% and rape by 9.9%, sexual assault increased by 5.2% and kidnappings rose by 1.6% during the January-to-March period.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Gauteng recorded a 5.9% decline in contact crimes in the fourth quarter, with murder down 15% and sexual assault up 5.2%.
  • Rape decreased by 9.9% in Gauteng during the fourth quarter.
  • Kidnappings increased by 1.6% in Gauteng during the January-to-March period.
  • Lieutenant-General Tommy Mthombeni, Gauteng provincial police commissioner, presented the quarterly crime statistics.

What Is Claimed — Perspectives

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    Gauteng reported a 5.9% decline in contact crimes in the fourth quarter, including a 15% drop in murder and 9.9% in rape, according to provincial police commissioner Lieutenant-General Tommy Mthombeni. However, kidnappings increased by 1.6% and sexual assault rose by 5.2% during the January-to-March period.

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