As of the 2022/2023 fiscal year, almost 53,900 South Africans reported being victim of a sexual offense. This was higher than the previous year when over 52,600 individuals disclosed being affected by a sexual crime. During the observed period, the number of sexual offenses registered peaked in 2012/2013 at around 60,900 cases, while it was lowest in 2020/2021 at close to 46,200.
Number of total sexual offenses in South Africa from 2012 to 2023
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SAPS. (May 30, 2023). Number of total sexual offenses in South Africa from 2012 to 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 04, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1362358/number-of-sexual-offenses-in-south-africa/
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SAPS. (2023). Number of total sexual offenses in South Africa from 2012 to 2023. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 04, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1362358/number-of-sexual-offenses-in-south-africa/
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