According to ISS research data the police budget swelled by 86.5% from R57.9 billion in 2011-12 to R108 billion in 2022-23, yet the number of overall arrests declined 12.5% from 1.6 million to 1.4 million arrests for the period.

Source: https://mg.co.za/thoughtleader/analysis/2023-09-18-saps-bungle-farm-murder-cases-as-much-as-other-killings/

After the deadly supermarket shooting in May, millions of dollars in donations poured in for the victims’ families and, for weeks, memorials swelled with flowers, candles and condolence notes.

Source: https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/us/collapse-of-bills-hamlin-deepens-buffalo-s-anguish-resolve/article_68cb89ab-6068-5a3f-b2da-076d045f0824.html

A good crowd swelled by a fantastic following from Hucknall saw the first opportunity in the second minute fall to Sherwood’s Craig Westcarr, his shot from Pearce’s delivery saved by ex-Wood goalkeeper Alfie Smith-Eccles.

Source: https://www.chad.co.uk/sport/football/sherwood-colliery-bounce-back-from-cup-exit-to-see-off-old-rivals-hucknall-town-in-style-4425335

Although the city had approximately 120,000 registered residents, the population swelled to three times that number when including temporary residents.

Source: https://www.pattayamail.com/news/pattaya-to-move-forward-under-prime-minister-pitaa-leadership-432928

As of late September 2023, the asset base swelled to over $12 billion.

Source: https://www.etftrends.com/equity-etf-channel/capital-group-provides-advisors-ability-manage-risk-tolerance/

As the business grew, debt swelled.

Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/2023/07/20/more-than-500b-corporate-debt-storm-builds-over-global-economy/

But it has long drawn new residents with big housing budgets attracted to its beaches, history and food, and a surge of manufacturing jobs has swelled their ranks.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/11/us/politics/rent-burdens-low-income-life.html

Friday's jackpot has swelled to $1.25 billion, meaning a sizable $625.3 million cash prize is up for grabs.

Source: https://wibx950.com/heres-why-the-next-mega-millions-winner-is-most-likely-to-be-from-new-york/

Her jaw swelled up and prompted a trip to the dentist, where they were told she needed to urgently go to hospital.

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/teenager-who-went-dentist-swollen-31773832

His comments come as the police operation to find the terror suspect has swelled to over 100 officers as dozens of members of the public have come forward with potential leads.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/wandsworth-roundabout-daniel-khalife-sighting-b2408387.html

Later in the inning, Hattie Graham drove in a run on a fielder’s choice and Maples added an RBI single as Cullman’s lead quickly swelled to 11-0.

Source: https://www.cullmantribune.com/2023/04/14/prep-softball-cullman-earns-11-4-road-win-at-albertville/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=prep-softball-cullman-earns-11-4-road-win-at-albertville

Linda Orengo, 69, surveys flood damage to her home in the Santa Cruz County town of Felton, Calif., where the San Lorenzo River, swelled by torrential rains, reached major flood stage before dawn on Monday, Jan.

Source: https://sentinelcolorado.com/news/nation-world/nation/california-deluge-forces-mass-evacuations-boy-swept-away/

Lines for key attractions at Disney theme parks have swelled to such long wait times that people have reportedly been defecating near where they stand.

Source: https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2023/11/07/report-people-defecating-in-line-on-disney-theme-parks/

NEW YORK — JPMorgan Chase & Co and Bank of America Corp continued to add staff as the economy softens, even after the ranks of the five biggest U.S. lenders swelled by 100,000 since the start of 2020.

Source: https://financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/big-u-s-banks-continue-to-add-jobs-as-goldman-sachs-cuts-staff

Officials said the moose population, has swelled from 2,250 in 2013 to an estimated 3,500.

Source: https://gazette.com/news/wildlife/moose-tramples-hiker-in-teller-county-prompting-safety-reminders-from-officials/article_9421b9b8-529a-11ee-9c24-2321e40ed8f8.html

On Monday evening, the smae had swelled to 1355.40 feet.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/most-rivers-swollen-some-spill-over-rain-pound-parts-punjab-8825375/

Over the months, the protests swelled to represent over Yanukovych’s policies, widespread government corruption, and police brutality — as well as the movement’s pro-democracy, Europe-leaning dreams.

Source: https://krdo.com/news/2023/12/02/a-hero-every-day-he-joined-ukraines-maidan-protests-at-16-at-24-he-died-fighting-russia/

She had been camping in this spot for months, well before the numbers swelled.

Source: https://alaskapublic.org/2023/06/08/anchorages-bureaucratic-seesawing-is-pushing-people-out-of-this-camp-at-least-for-a-few-weeks/

The group has since swelled to 35 members and has become a success, regularly drawing crowds at the capital's Deez cafe.

Source: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2023/05/syrian-stand-comedy-has-war-weary-crowds-stitches

The losses of OpenAI reportedly swelled to nearly $540 million last year and are likely to only keep rising.

Source: https://ummid.com/news/2023/may/17.05.2023/openai-ceo-on-chatgpt-fear-if-ai-goes-wrong-it-can-go-quite-wrong.html