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Sterkspruit Crime Statistics

Joe Gqabi|1 suburb
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Sterkspruit increased 9.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,002 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 1.7% in line with its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (397 cases). Malicious damage saw the biggest increase (+60). 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

Crime volume

Very High

in Eastern Cape · High nationally

Reported crimes

2,002

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 9.3%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

→ 1.7%

in line with 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Sterkspruit rose 9.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Sterkspruit precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		397
Malicious damage		207
Residential burglary		188
Common assault		168
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		156
Commercial crime		123
Rape		92
Business burglary		85
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault397384+13
Malicious damage207147+60
Residential burglary188186+2
Common assault1681680
All theft not mentioned elsewhere156120+36
Commercial crime123148-25
Rape9289+3
Business burglary8584+1
Aggravated robbery8274+8
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs8140+41
Shoplifting7455+19
Drug-related crime6051+9
Common robbery4743+4
Stock-theft3961-22
Murder3624+12
Theft from vehicle3546-11
Crimen injuria3339-6
Attempted murder2211+11
Sexual assault1711+6
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1417-3
Kidnapping135+8
Neglect and ill-treatment of children131+12
Culpable homicide79-2
Attempted sexual offences65+1
Vehicle theft45-1
Arson220
Contact sexual offences13-2
Abduction02-2
Public violence000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action01-1
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Other precincts in Joe Gqabi

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Elands Height

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Mbizeni

4 crimes → 0%

Rhodes

9 crimes ↓ 55%

Floukraal

12 crimes ↑ 33.3%

Rossouw

22 crimes ↓ 15.4%

Tabase

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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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