Monthly number of households that experienced robbery in South Africa 2023
In 2023, the number of households that experienced robberies was approximately 1.4 million. The months of June, July, and December experienced the highest theft incidents, with 191,000, 154,000 and 146,000 reports, respectively. June and July are reported as the months which provides the most hours of darkness, and this allows criminals more time to break in and enter homes without being detected so easily. December is the month when most South Africans decide to go away on holiday, leaving their homes at risk for a potential break-in.