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Bedford Gardens Crime Statistics

3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Bedford Gardens falls within the Bedfordview police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Bedfordview, Eastgate.
Bedford Gardens is a suburb in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. Crime in the Bedfordview precinct area (covering Bedford Gardens) remained stable vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,317 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 27.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Aggravated robbery (203 cases). Crimen injuria saw the biggest increase (+66). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

See how Bedfordview compares to other Gauteng precincts vs Apr–Dec 2024 →

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

1,317

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

→ 1.9%

no change vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 27.2%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Bedfordview precinct area (covering Bedford Gardens) has been relatively stable vs Apr–Dec 2024 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 33% below provincial median
Contact crime: 51% below provincial median
Property crime: 21% 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

9

↑ 28.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

393

↓ 12.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

243

↓ 2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

681

↑ 14.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Bedfordview precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Aggravated robbery
203
Shoplifting
168
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
133
Vehicle theft
113
Common assault
97
Carjacking
84
Crimen injuria
76
Theft from vehicle
68
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Other suburbs served by Bedfordview 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 Bedford Gardens.

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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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