South Africa: worries about crime and violence 2022-2024

According to monthly surveys conducted from February 2022 to February 2024 , the share of the respondents in South Africa worried about crime and violence in the country was one of the highest among the countries taking part in the online study. During the period under review, the share of participants concerned about violence and crime in South Africa fluctuated between 50 percent, observed in April 2022, and a peak of 67 percent, registered in March 2023. This notable increase in concerned respondents is likely due to the escalating levels of violent crime the country is experiencing.

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Release date

February 2024

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Region

South Africa

Survey time period

April 2022 to February 2024

Number of respondents

500+

Age group

18-74 years

Method of interview

Online interview

Supplementary notes

The source adds the following information: "The samples for South Africa are more urban, more educated, and/or more affluent than the general population. The survey results for these markets should be viewed as reflecting the views of the more “connected” segment of these populations."

Data has been collected from different monthly publications.

Data for January 2022 and March 2022 is missing.

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