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Reconciling crime perceptions with crime statistics

The broader public feels that crime is worsening, while government, supported by crime statistics showing reductions in crime, suggests the opposite. Can the two views be reconciled? Jean Redpath, writing in Business Day explains the apparent disjuncture.

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Posted on March 28th, 2007 in Crime by admin No discussion yet»

CJCP launches crime map

The Centre for Justice and Crime Prevention (CJCP) launched their innovative crime and victimisation map in March 2007. This map brings together in accessible format three different sources of data on crime and victimisation in South Africa – a first in South Africa. The mapping tool was developed on behalf CJCP by Michael O’Donovan of [...]

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Posted on March 28th, 2007 in Crime by admin No discussion yet»