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Boksburg Precinct

Ekurhuleni|13 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Boksburg remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,048 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 18.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (411 cases). Commercial crime saw the biggest decrease (-62). 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

View 13 suburbs in this precinct

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

AngeloBoksburg CBDBoksburg EastBoksburg SouthCasonCinderellaFarrar ParkFreeway ParkLibradeneParkdeneParkrandPlantationSunward Park

Crime volume

Moderate

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

3,048

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 1.8%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 18.2%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Boksburg has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Boksburg precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		411
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		348
Drug-related crime		300
Aggravated robbery		267
Common assault		262
Theft from vehicle		170
Malicious damage		164
Vehicle theft		152
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime411473-62
All theft not mentioned elsewhere348325+23
Drug-related crime300265+35
Aggravated robbery267224+43
Common assault262279-17
Theft from vehicle170192-22
Malicious damage164188-24
Vehicle theft152186-34
Serious assault151142+9
Residential burglary148156-8
Shoplifting118109+9
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs10979+30
Kidnapping8433+51
Crimen injuria8040+40
Business burglary7287-15
Murder4834+14
Common robbery3850-12
Rape3839-1
Attempted murder3028+2
Culpable homicide2824+4
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1820-2
Sexual assault713-6
Contact sexual offences21+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children24-2
Arson10+1
Abduction000
Attempted sexual offences000
Public violence02-2
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
Stock-theft000
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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%

Zonkizizwe

911 crimes ↓ 7.7%

Sebenza

1,160 crimes ↑ 2.2%

Reigerpark

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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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