In 2011, Stats SA introduced a Victim of Crime Survey that is an important part of the crime statistics subsystem. The main producer of crime statistics in South Africa is the South African Police Service (SAPS). The production of crime statistics is based on administrative records from local police stations and through administrative records of the courts. SAPS approached Stats SA to assist in improving the quality of crime statistics. Stats SA developed a five-phase approach to provide technical support and statistical advice, and full time resources have been allocated for the above-mentioned support. It is a long term project and will only achieve the necessary results over the medium term.