Crime Hub

07/09/2026

Join ISS' Head of Justice and Violence Prevention, Lizette Lancaster, at Daily Maverick's – presenting Crime by Numbers, followed by a panel discussion on organised crime with Caryn Dolley, Andy Mothibi, Edwin Cameron and Rebecca Gore.

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Your city is the story. Come hear it told. The pothole that’s been there since 2019. The water pressure that disappeared while the bill went up. The neighbourhood WhatsApp group that’s become a municipal complaints desk. At The Gathering 2026, we’re getting specific about the decisions shap...

06/09/2026

Join ISS' Head of Justice and Violence Prevention, Lizette Lancaster, at Daily Maverick's The Gathering 2026 in Cape Town on Friday, 11 September.

She presents on Crime by Numbers, followed by a panel discussion, drawing on her work leading the Justice and Violence Prevention Programme at the Institute for Security Studies.

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05/09/2026

What do the numbers really tell us about crime in South Africa?

ISS' Head of Justice and Violence Prevention, Lizette Lancaster, unpacks this at Daily Maverick's – CTICC, Fri 11 Sept.

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05/09/2026

Knowledge is power — and data drives safer communities.

At Crime Hub, we track the facts behind:

📊 Crime statistics
👮‍♂️ Evidence-based and professional policing
⚖️ Corruption and accountability
🛡️ Violence prevention efforts

Because safety isn’t just about enforcement — it’s about understanding, prevention, and transparency.

🔗 Explore the latest insights → crimehub.org

01/09/2026

Spring brings new beginnings, fresh hope and a reminder that safer communities start with awareness, action and looking out for one another.

This Spring, let’s continue to speak up, stay informed and work together to create communities where everyone can feel safe.

Happy Spring from Crime Hub!

29/08/2026

Violence has no place in our homes, our communities or our society.

Violence against women and children takes many forms — physical, sexual, psychological and economic. Yet many cases remain under-reported, leaving victims without the support and protection they deserve.

This August, let’s break the silence, recognise the signs and stand together to create safer homes and communities for everyone.

At Crime Hub, we expose it — with facts, data and clear analysis.
Because informed people build safer communities.

27/08/2026

Violence Against Women & Children

Violence has no place in our homes, our communities or our society.

Violence against women and children can take many forms — physical, sexual, psychological and economic. No matter the form, it is never acceptable and never the victim’s fault.

Too many cases remain unreported, leaving victims without the support and protection they deserve.

This August, let’s speak up, look out for one another and work together to create safer homes and safer communities for everyone.

Break the silence. Recognise the signs. Speak up. Stand together.

24/08/2026

South African policing is entering a period of significant change, with renewed attention to leadership, accountability, operational effectiveness and the role of evidence in decision making. This creates an important opportunity to move from commitment to practical action – identifying what should be done differently, how it can be implemented, and how results can be measured.

The 2026 Evidence-Based Policing South Africa Conference will bring together police and criminal justice practitioners, government officials, researchers and civil society experts to examine practical responses to major policing challenges. Discussions will consider what could realistically be tried, who needs to lead implementation, and how progress and impact could be assessed.

From knowledge to action: doing what works in South African policing

20/08/2026

In South Africa, there is almost no research evidence that policing reduces crime or improves feelings of safety. Does this mean that police have no positive impact?

Not at all. Instead, the link between police activities and goals has yet to be competently shown. Working together, South Africa’s police and research community can change this.

An evidence-based approach to policing sees police and researchers generate, review and apply the best available research evidence to challenge and inform police policies, practices and decisions. It enables police to do more of what matters most and less of what doesn’t work.

This page highlights the work of the evidence-based team at the Institute for Security Studies. The work undertaken shows how meaningful partnerships between police and competent academic and civil society researchers can help transform the SAPS into the professional agency it strives to be.

Click here https://crimehub.org/topics/evidence-based-policing