#CrimeStats | Top 15 instruments used to commit contact crimes in SA

By Orrin Singh - 31 July 2020 - 12:42

Knives have again topped the list as the most common weapon used in committing contact crimes in SA.
Image: 123rf.com/Monchai Tudsamalee

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

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