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Crime has a ripple effect, spreading far beyond the initial act, and it is not only the victim who suffers. Each crime impacts society, weighing down on law enforcement, the judicial system, and taxpayers. Criminal activities cost society far more than we realise, and understanding the financial burden of crime highlights the importance of reporting any known criminal activities.
THE HIDDEN COSTS OF CRIME
When a crime is committed, an expensive chain of processes designed to handle the consequences is set in motion.
Police and investigation costs:
The South African Police Service (SAPS) investigates crimes with detectives, forensic specialists, and officers on the ground. Each SAPS detective costs an average of R350,000 annually, excluding overtime.
Salaries are also payable to administrative staff and support personnel.
Salaries do not include the overall infrastructure costs, such as vehicles and maintenance costs, petrol for the vehicles, upkeep of buildings, water and electricity and maintenance, the upgrade of the SAPS IT infrastructure, etc.
Crime prevention units and initiatives such as neighbourhood watches and private security firms incur costs that local residents or municipalities sometimes cover.
Crime prevention can cost communities millions annually.
Judicial costs:
Judges and attorneys are highly trained legal professionals in court proceedings, which are lengthy and complicated. In South Africa, one criminal case can cost around R100,000.00 to prosecute, depending on complexity and duration.
The court administration includes courtroom staff and more logistics.
Each trial consumes public resources, adding costs that are not immediately visible to the public.
Incarceration expenses:
Housing one inmate costs roughly R120,000.00 per year.
This includes food, security, facility maintenance, and staff salaries.
The personnel, prison wardens and support staff required to operate prisons contribute significantly to government spending.
While essential, their work adds to society's overall expense for each individual incarcerated.
Many inmates require medical attention and rehabilitation services, which often involve psychological support, substance abuse treatment, and basic healthcare.
These services add substantially to the cost of managing each individual.
Indirect costs:
High crime rates drive up insurance premiums for all residents, including those never directly affected by crime.
Businesses may shut down or leave areas with high crime, resulting in job loss and economic decline.
Property values also drop in high-crime neighbourhoods, affecting residents' investments and quality of life.
THE OVERALL COST PER CRIMINAL:
If we calculate the above expenses, the costs add up to an estimated R500,000.00 per individual over a period of time, depending on the nature of their crime, duration of incarceration, and judicial involvement.
With every criminal act, taxpayers shoulder the expenses.
This burden limits funding that could otherwise be spent on improving education, healthcare, or infrastructure.
STAY INFORMED AND FOLLOW DAILY UPDATES:
Specialised Security Services is committed to informing the public about current investigations, recent crimes, and new scams in our communities.
We send project updates, reports, and success stories daily to make you aware of ongoing threats and criminal activity.
By reading these updates, you stay informed of the latest scams, are aware of the dangers in your community, and gain insights into how we successfully tackle crime together.
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This group is important in delivering insights into the latest crime trends, awareness, warnings and the exposure of criminals.
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"CRIME BEGETS CRIME"
In the words of Mr. Mike Bolhuis, "Crime begets crime."
This statement speaks to the cyclical nature of crime: criminal acts encourage further lawbreaking, creating a snowball effect of destruction to our society. One crime often leads to another through revenge, retaliation, or even imitation.
By reporting and addressing each criminal act, we can disrupt this vicious cycle and
restore safety and order to our communities.
WHY REPORTING CRIME MATTERS:
Every crime left unreported is another cost added to our society.
Coming forward with information can prevent additional harm to both current and future victims and minimise the strain on public resources.
Reporting criminal activities anonymously is often possible, protecting those who wish to maintain privacy while doing their civic duty.
HOW TO REPORT CRIME:
If you have information on criminal activities, report it directly to our Specialised Security Services team or SAPS.
Your co-operation in sharing leads can prevent crimes and save our community significant financial and emotional strain.
Society should have a unanimous goal to take action, reduce the financial drain and contribute to a safer future.
For more resources on crime prevention, studies on the costs of crime, and the role of law enforcement,
visit
SAPS: https://www.saps.gov.za/
or reputable studies such as those by:
the Institute for Security Studies (ISS): https://issafrica.org/,
and
Crime Stats SA: https://www.crimestatssa.com/.
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Regards,
Mike Bolhuis
Specialist Investigators into
Serious Violent, Serious Economic Crimes & Serious Cybercrimes
PSIRA Reg. 1590364/421949
Mobile: +27 82 447 6116
E-mail: mike@mikebolhuis.co.za
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I totally agree that Crime is on going especially in South Africa. It's an incredible very sad situation. May all of these thugs be caught and imprisoned SOON.