Figure 7.2 Literacy rates by district, average (2002-2009) Source: Global Insight; 2009 8. Crime rate is one of the most important concerns for the South African government. Figure 8.1 shows the average crime rate by category per 100 000 people. There has been a decline in crime rate in 2002-2009 compared to 2002-2008 within the Ugu district municipality. Figure 8.1 Ugu crime rate by category (per 100,000 people), average 2002 Source: Global Insight; 2009 Figure 8.1 show that one of the highest crime rates within the district is burglary at residential premises. This may be due to lack of employment in the district.
Figure 7.2 Literacy rates by district, average (2002-2009) Source: Global Insight; 2009 8. Crime rate is one of the most important concerns for the South African government. Figure 8.1 shows the average crime rate by category per 100 000 people. There has been a decline in crime rate in 2002-2009 compared to 2002-2008 within the Ugu district municipality. Figure 8.1 Ugu crime rate by category (per 100,000 people), average 2002 Source: Global Insight; 2009 Figure 8.1 show that one of the highest crime rates within the district is burglary at residential premises. This may be due to lack of employment in the district.
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