Where Reported Crime Concentrates in South Africa
181 of South Africa's 1173 police precincts (15.4%) account for half of all reported crime in 2025/2026 — 382 precincts account for 75%, and 618 for 90%. Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics.
Raw reported counts — precincts serving more people naturally record more reports. Not a safety ranking. Methodology
How steep is the concentration curve?
Cumulative share of national reported crime vs number of precincts, ranked largest first, 2025/2026.
The national split at a glance
Which crime types concentrate most?
Precincts needed to reach 50% of the national total, per category — fewer means more concentrated.
| Category | Precincts to reach 50% |
|---|---|
| Vehicle theft | 67 |
| Drug-related crime | 91 |
| Aggravated robbery | 117 |
| Murder | 126 |
| Rape | 198 |
| Assault (GBH) | 205 |
| Residential burglary | 210 |
The largest contributors nationally
| Precinct | Reported crimes (2025/2026) | Cumulative share |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Town Central | 16,722 | 0.9% |
| Mitchells Plain | 14,658 | 1.7% |
| Delft | 11,404 | 2.3% |
| Durban Central | 9,738 | 2.8% |
| Mfuleni | 9,629 | 3.4% |
| JHB Central | 9,349 | 3.9% |
| Kraaifontein | 8,956 | 4.4% |
| Park Road | 8,726 | 4.8% |
| Tembisa | 8,434 | 5.3% |
| Worcester | 8,015 | 5.7% |
Top 10 of the 181 precincts in the national 50% set.
Eastern Cape
36 of 204 precincts account for half of Eastern Cape's reported crime in 2025/2026. See it on the map →
Largest contributors in Eastern Cape
| Precinct | Reported crimes | Cumulative share |
|---|---|---|
| Mthatha | 4,672 | 2.6% |
| Mount Road | 4,343 | 5% |
| Cambridge | 4,186 | 7.3% |
| East London | 4,063 | 9.5% |
| Humewood | 3,767 | 11.6% |
| Qonce | 3,575 | 13.6% |
| Mdantsane | 3,396 | 15.5% |
| Kabega Park | 3,366 | 17.3% |
| Madeira | 3,231 | 19.1% |
| Walmer | 3,158 | 20.9% |
Free State
17 of 113 precincts account for half of Free State's reported crime in 2025/2026. See it on the map →
Largest contributors in Free State
| Precinct | Reported crimes | Cumulative share |
|---|---|---|
| Park Road | 8,726 | 8% |
| Thabong | 4,166 | 11.9% |
| Welkom | 4,056 | 15.6% |
| Bloemspruit | 3,592 | 18.9% |
| Kagisanong | 3,545 | 22.2% |
| Mangaung | 3,205 | 25.2% |
| Boithuso | 3,063 | 28% |
| Phuthaditjhaba | 2,873 | 30.6% |
| Odendaalsrus | 2,762 | 33.2% |
| Botshabelo | 2,717 | 35.7% |
Gauteng
43 of 146 precincts account for half of Gauteng's reported crime in 2025/2026. See it on the map →
Largest contributors in Gauteng
| Precinct | Reported crimes | Cumulative share |
|---|---|---|
| JHB Central | 9,349 | 1.9% |
| Tembisa | 8,434 | 3.7% |
| Midrand | 8,005 | 5.3% |
| Roodepoort | 7,656 | 6.9% |
| Honeydew | 7,344 | 8.4% |
| Ivory Park | 7,060 | 9.9% |
| Kempton Park | 6,722 | 11.2% |
| Sandton | 6,645 | 12.6% |
| Sunnyside | 6,571 | 14% |
| Temba | 6,293 | 15.3% |
KwaZulu-Natal
28 of 184 precincts account for half of KwaZulu-Natal's reported crime in 2025/2026. See it on the map →
Largest contributors in KwaZulu-Natal
| Precinct | Reported crimes | Cumulative share |
|---|---|---|
| Durban Central | 9,738 | 3.2% |
| Phoenix | 7,993 | 5.9% |
| Chatsworth | 7,865 | 8.5% |
| Plessislaer | 7,804 | 11.1% |
| Inanda | 7,587 | 13.6% |
| Empangeni | 6,585 | 15.8% |
| Pinetown | 6,508 | 18% |
| Kwadukuza | 6,447 | 20.1% |
| Ladysmith | 6,286 | 22.2% |
| Verulam | 6,264 | 24.3% |
Limpopo
19 of 106 precincts account for half of Limpopo's reported crime in 2025/2026. See it on the map →
Largest contributors in Limpopo
| Precinct | Reported crimes | Cumulative share |
|---|---|---|
| Polokwane | 6,311 | 5.5% |
| Mankweng | 5,950 | 10.7% |
| Thohoyandou | 5,790 | 15.8% |
| Seshego | 5,580 | 20.7% |
| Lebowakgomo | 3,410 | 23.7% |
| Giyani | 2,728 | 26.1% |
| Mahwelereng | 2,683 | 28.4% |
| Maake | 2,612 | 30.7% |
| Tzaneen | 2,522 | 32.9% |
| Westenburg | 2,400 | 35.1% |
Mpumalanga
16 of 90 precincts account for half of Mpumalanga's reported crime in 2025/2026. See it on the map →
Largest contributors in Mpumalanga
| Precinct | Reported crimes | Cumulative share |
|---|---|---|
| Witbank | 5,264 | 5.7% |
| Nelspruit | 4,794 | 10.9% |
| Middelburg Mpumalang | 4,718 | 16% |
| Vosman | 4,417 | 20.8% |
| Kwamhlanga | 3,114 | 24.2% |
| Ermelo | 2,668 | 27.1% |
| Delmas | 2,582 | 29.9% |
| Standerton | 2,488 | 32.6% |
| Barberton | 2,437 | 35.2% |
| Embalenhle | 2,414 | 37.8% |
North West
15 of 86 precincts account for half of North West's reported crime in 2025/2026. See it on the map →
Largest contributors in North West
| Precinct | Reported crimes | Cumulative share |
|---|---|---|
| Rustenburg | 6,805 | 5.9% |
| Brits | 5,980 | 11% |
| Klerksdorp | 4,310 | 14.7% |
| Letlhabile | 4,068 | 18.2% |
| Mmabatho | 3,936 | 21.6% |
| Ikageng | 3,915 | 24.9% |
| Mahikeng | 3,856 | 28.3% |
| Tlhabane | 3,791 | 31.5% |
| Boitekong | 3,762 | 34.8% |
| Mogwase | 3,702 | 37.9% |
Northern Cape
10 of 92 precincts account for half of Northern Cape's reported crime in 2025/2026. See it on the map →
Largest contributors in Northern Cape
| Precinct | Reported crimes | Cumulative share |
|---|---|---|
| Kimberley | 5,251 | 10.7% |
| Galeshewe | 4,048 | 18.9% |
| Upington | 2,925 | 24.8% |
| Roodepan | 2,790 | 30.5% |
| Postmasburg | 1,914 | 34.3% |
| Kagisho | 1,822 | 38% |
| Rosedale | 1,725 | 41.5% |
| Kuruman | 1,611 | 44.8% |
| Mothibistad | 1,524 | 47.9% |
| Kakamas | 1,384 | 50.7% |
Western Cape
29 of 152 precincts account for half of Western Cape's reported crime in 2025/2026. See it on the map →
Largest contributors in Western Cape
| Precinct | Reported crimes | Cumulative share |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Town Central | 16,722 | 4.2% |
| Mitchells Plain | 14,658 | 7.8% |
| Delft | 11,404 | 10.7% |
| Mfuleni | 9,629 | 13.1% |
| Kraaifontein | 8,956 | 15.3% |
| Worcester | 8,015 | 17.3% |
| Nyanga | 7,300 | 19.1% |
| Kleinvlei | 7,280 | 20.9% |
| Atlantis | 6,718 | 22.6% |
| Stellenbosch | 6,650 | 24.3% |