Cosmo City vs Diepsloot: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Cosmo City had 975 fewer reported crimes than Diepsloot (2,005 vs 2,980 — 33% difference).
Cosmo City
Cosmo City precinct
Total crimes
2,005
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
→ Stable
Crime split
985 violent · 457 property · 563 other
39 murders
Most reported crime
Aggravated robbery (383)
Diepsloot
Diepsloot precinct
Total crimes
2,980
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
→ Stable
Crime split
1,704 violent · 450 property · 826 other
34 murders
Most reported crime
Serious assault (656)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Cosmo City had 975 fewer reported crimes (2,005 vs 2,980)
- 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 975 fewer reported crimes than Diepsloot (2,005 vs 2,980 — 33% 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 2,005 serious crimes, while Diepsloot (Diepsloot precinct) reported 2,980 serious 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.