South Africa - Victims of Crime Survey 2014-2015

The primary aim of the Victims of Crime Survey is to establish the prevalence of particular kinds of crime within a certain population. This may be victimisation experienced by individuals or households. Data from victimisation surveys can be used to supplement official crime statistics. The objectives of the survey are to:• Provide information about the dynamics of crime from the perspective of households and the victims of crime.• Explore public perceptions of the activities of the police, prosecutors, courts and correctional services in the prevention of crime and victimisation.• Provide complimentary data on the level of crime within South Africa in addition to the statistics published annually by the South African Police Service.