A new approach to crime, violence and public safety

This fact sheet from the Institute for Security Studies calls for a new, multi-disciplinary approach to combatting rising serious violent crime in South Africa, emphasizing the need for police professionalization and a comprehensive strategy to address the root causes of violence.

• Crime statistics from 2013/14 indicate a second straight year of increases in serious violent crimes, specifically aggravated robbery, attempted murder, and murder.
• The Institute for Security Studies advocates for a coherent national anti-robbery strategy and the professionalization of the police, supported by a multi-disciplinary National Policing Board to guide transformation and restore public trust.
• Reducing violence requires a collaborative approach between civil society and government to address complex drivers, including supporting families and changing social norms that encourage discrimination and violence. High violence levels are noted to negatively impact all societal sectors, increase health sector costs, and undermine investor confidence.

APA

Institute for Security Studies (n.d.). A new approach to crime, violence and public safety. https://issafrica.s3.amazonaws.com/site/images/ISS_CrimeStats-2014-Infographic4.pdf

Chicago

Institute for Security Studies. A new approach to crime, violence and public safety. n.d. https://issafrica.s3.amazonaws.com/site/images/ISS_CrimeStats-2014-Infographic4.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{instituteforsecuritystudiesndnew, author = {{Institute for Security Studies}}, title = {{A new approach to crime, violence and public safety}}, institution = {Institute for Security Studies}, url = {https://issafrica.s3.amazonaws.com/site/images/ISS_CrimeStats-2014-Infographic4.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }