Gauteng’s Crime Drop: Real Safety or Just Numbers | Johannesburg News

Gauteng’s crime stats show promising progress with a 10.7% drop in homicides and declines in gender-based violence and property crimes—but the Community Safety Committee warns real safety isn’t measured in numbers alone. With 652 murders still linked to firearms and over 280 weapons seized, the push for a gun-free province remains urgent. They’re demanding visible policing, smarter investigations, and targeted action—especially at underperforming Honeydew Police Station—to ensure safety improvements reach every corner of the province. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.citizen.co.za/news/gauteng-crime-stats-murder-down-but-no-room-for-complacency/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5588a5fb30f99f06 Report issues to [email protected].