Analysis of annual crime statistics, released today by Police Minister, Nathi Mthethwa, indicates that the least safe province to live in in South Africa is the Western Cape, followed by the Free State.

SABC News Online created a map that uses a combination of the crime stats released today and the Census 2011 population data to show the number of contact crimes per 100 000 inhabitants of each province in South Africa, from worst (darker shades) to best (lighter shades).

This map reveals that the most dangerous provinces to live in in South Africa – where your chances of being a victim of contact crime are the highest – are the Western Cape and the Free State, and you’re safest in Limpopo.

Contact crimes are defined by SAPS as: murder; sexual crimes; attempted murder; assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm; common assault; common robbery; and robbery with aggravating circumstances
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