The statistic show that the national murder rate is now 34 per 100,000, up from 33 last year.
For the 2015/2016 financial year, the 18,673 murders were recorded nationally, up from 17,805 in 2014, which is an increase of 4.88%.
Attempted murder is up by more than 3%, while sex crimes, including sexual assault and rape have decreased by 3.2%.
Northern Cape is the only province which has recorded a decrease in murder.
Attempted murder is up by more than 3%, while sex crimes, including sexual assault and rape have decreased by 3.2%.
Northern Cape is the only province which has recorded a decrease in murder.
