City of Cape Town

Indicator	Incidence of murder
Description	The number of murders reported per 100,000 of the population per year.

Existing Trends

Significance	The murder rate dropped considerably between 2002/2003 and 2003/2004. Over the next three years the rate increased but remained constant in 2007/2008. The figure is still high with 5.5 murders on average reported daily in Cape Town. The murder rate for Cape Town is significantly higher than the national rate.
Implications	High levels of crime discourage investment in Cape Town. It also increases stress levels among residents and create an atmosphere of fear and distrust.
Map	A map showing the number of murders by police district.
References	Crime – SAPS   www.saps.gov.za Population – Strategic Development Information and GIS
Contact	Janet Gie Senior Professional Officer Strategic Development Information and GIS Janet.Gie@capetown.gov.za
Complied by	Strategic Information, Strategic Development Information and GIS Department
Updated	2008/09/29