Has the population not also doubled? You don't mention that - it skewers your figures somewhat, does it not. The crime figures you mention also reflect the ANC/Inkatha conflict. Crime in no way is going down for the man in the street. Everybody knows somebody who has been raped or murdered or had their home invaded, not to mention the thousands of farmers who have been brutally murdered and their wives methodically raped-- like no where else in the world. 69 people were murdered in Glebelands hostel complex ( 22 000  thousand souls) last year without a single arrest. There are millions and millions of foreigners. Cities are filthy and overcrowded. As Churchill would say: "Some silver lining!"