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Whittlesea Precinct

Chris Hani|4 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Whittlesea remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,273 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 4.1% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (220 cases). Common assault saw the biggest decrease (-35). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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About this data

These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more

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Crime volume

High

in Eastern Cape

Reported crimes

1,273

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 0.7%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 4.1%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Whittlesea has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Whittlesea precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		220
Residential burglary		163
Malicious damage		128
Common assault		110
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		94
Aggravated robbery		84
Drug-related crime		73
Business burglary		57
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault220241-21
Residential burglary163175-12
Malicious damage128122+6
Common assault110145-35
All theft not mentioned elsewhere94116-22
Aggravated robbery8491-7
Drug-related crime7363+10
Business burglary5755+2
Stock-theft5459-5
Rape5344+9
Crimen injuria4833+15
Commercial crime4739+8
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs2919+10
Theft from vehicle2816+12
Common robbery2412+12
Murder2412+12
Sexual assault95+4
Attempted sexual offences65+1
Culpable homicide54+1
Arson32+1
Attempted murder310-7
Kidnapping330
Vehicle theft31+2
Shoplifting220
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition17-6
Neglect and ill-treatment of children10+1
Public violence10+1
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences01-1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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Other precincts in Chris Hani

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Henderson

9 crimes ↓ 25%

Ida

27 crimes ↑ 22.7%

Tylden

50 crimes ↑ 4.2%

Kleinbulhoek

119 crimes ↑ 26.6%

Thornhill Ciskei

155 crimes ↑ 17.4%

Bholothwa

175 crimes → 1.7%
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Data Sources & Notes

  • Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
  • SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
  • This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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