31 July 2020 1 Min Read
#CrimeStats | Top 15 instruments used to commit contact crimes in SA
Knives have again topped the list as the most common weapon used in committing contact crimes in SA.
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Knives have again topped the list of common weapons used to commit contact crimes (murder, attempted murder and assault) in the country.
According to the 2019/20 crime statistics released on Friday, 31,064 contact crimes were committed using knives.
Firearms came in second with 20,927 contact crimes committed using firearms, which includes pistols, revolvers, high-calibre and homemade guns.
A list of the most common weapons used to commit murders, attempted murders and assault in SA.
Image: SAPS
Image: SAPS
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