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Wattville Crime Statistics

Actonville Precinct |Ekurhuleni
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Wattville falls within the Actonville police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Actonville, Tamboville.
Wattville is a suburb in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. Crime in the Actonville precinct area (covering Wattville) increased 8.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,005 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 6.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (393 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+53). 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

Low

in Gauteng · High nationally

Reported crimes

1,005

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 8.3%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 6.2%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Actonville precinct area (covering Wattville) rose 8.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 49% below provincial median
Contact crime: 64% below provincial median
Property crime: 71% below provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

41

↑ 20.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

285

↑ 0.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

91

↓ 30% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

629

↑ 22.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Actonville precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		393
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		88
Serious assault		80
Aggravated robbery		73
Common assault		42
Murder		41
Residential burglary		36
Malicious damage		33
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Other suburbs served by Actonville police station

3 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Wattville.

ActonvilleTamboville
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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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