Cosmo City vs Diepsloot: Crime Comparison
2026-2027 SAPS data
Cosmo City had 402 fewer reported crimes than Diepsloot (677 vs 1,079 — 37% difference).
Cosmo City
Cosmo City precinct
Total crimes
677
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
→ Stable
Crime split
302 violent · 143 property · 232 other
9 murders
Most reported crime
Aggravated robbery (105)
Diepsloot
Diepsloot precinct
Total crimes
1,079
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↑ 7.5% more crimes
Crime split
547 violent · 117 property · 415 other
6 murders
Most reported crime
Serious assault (200)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Cosmo City had 402 fewer reported crimes (677 vs 1,079)
- Diepsloot is improving while Diepsloot is worsening
- Most reported crime in Cosmo City: Aggravated robbery · In Diepsloot: Serious assault
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cosmo City safer than Diepsloot?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Cosmo City had 402 fewer reported crimes than Diepsloot (677 vs 1,079 — 37% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Cosmo City vs Diepsloot?
Cosmo City (Cosmo City precinct) reported 677 crimes, while Diepsloot (Diepsloot precinct) reported 1,079 crimes. Note: these are precinct-level figures from SAPS, not suburb-specific counts.
Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics. Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.