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Benoni Precinct

Ekurhuleni|4 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Benoni increased 6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 5,632 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 12% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (991 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-213). 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

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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

BenoniFarrarmereNorthmeadRynfield

Crime volume

Very High

in Gauteng

Reported crimes

5,632

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 6%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 12%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Benoni rose 6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Benoni precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		991
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		710
Drug-related crime		629
Aggravated robbery		402
Common assault		375
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		319
Vehicle theft		281
Crimen injuria		274
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime991872+119
All theft not mentioned elsewhere710923-213
Drug-related crime629560+69
Aggravated robbery402360+42
Common assault375384-9
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs319198+121
Vehicle theft281274+7
Crimen injuria27477+197
Theft from vehicle252194+58
Serious assault231234-3
Residential burglary188202-14
Shoplifting168152+16
Malicious damage165201-36
Business burglary155198-43
Common robbery8886+2
Kidnapping8580+5
Rape5994-35
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action5845+13
Murder55550
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition4714+33
Culpable homicide4350-7
Attempted murder3436-2
Sexual assault1218-6
Public violence42+2
Attempted sexual offences30+3
Neglect and ill-treatment of children220
Arson12-1
Stock-theft110
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences01-1
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Other precincts in Ekurhuleni

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Dunnottar

403 crimes → 1.9%

Devon

460 crimes ↓ 4.6%

OR Tambo International Airport

825 crimes → 1.2%

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911 crimes ↓ 7.7%

Sebenza

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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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