The latest crime statistics released by Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu, on Friday, 21 February 2025, paint a grim picture of violent crime in South Africa.
Covering the period from October to December 2024, the statistics reveal that 6,953 people were murdered across the country. Gauteng accounted for 1,741 of those murders, making it the province with the highest number of recorded killings.
Murder Statistics in Ivory Park
Ivory Park Police Station recorded a total of 45 murders in the three-month period, placing it 16th in the country and 3rd in Gauteng for the highest number of murders.
This figure represents a decrease of four cases compared to the same period the previous year. The policing precinct of Ivory Park covers Ivory Park, Kaalfontein, Allandale, Ebony Park, Tswelelope, and the new Clayville, making it one of the busiest precincts in Gauteng.
Murder Hotspots
Mfuleni (Cape Town): The highest in SA with 73 murders
Orange Farm (Gauteng): The highest in the province with 69 murders
Ivory Park: 45 murders, ranking among the top precincts in SA
Why are people being killed?
The data reveals the leading causes of murder in Gauteng:
- Arguments, misunderstandings, or road rage: 179 deaths
- Robbery-related murders: 118 deaths
- Mob justice killings: 90 deaths
- Taxi-related murders: 28 deaths
- Hijackings or attempted hijackings: 25 deaths
Where Are People Being Killed?
Murders in Gauteng occur in various locations, with the following numbers reported:
- Public places (streets, parks, recreational areas, open fields): 972 deaths
- Residences of victims or perpetrators: 406 deaths
- Shebeens, taverns, and nightclubs: 69 deaths
How Are People Being Killed?
- Firearm-related murders: 849 cases
- Stabbings: 176 cases
Additionally, 13 police officers were murdered in South Africa during this period.
Attempted Murder in Ivory Park
Alongside the murder statistics, Ivory Park recorded 50 cases of attempted murder, placing it 16th in the country and 3rd in the province. This represents a significant increase of over 50% compared to the previous period.
- Tembisa: 44 attempted murder cases, an increase of 11 cases, ranking 23rd nationally and 4th provincially.
Conclusion
The latest crime statistics highlight the alarming levels of violent crime in Ivory Park and surrounding areas. While the slight decrease in murders is notable, the significant rise in attempted murders suggests that more needs to be done to curb violent crime.
