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Farrar Park Crime Statistics

Boksburg Precinct |Ekurhuleni
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Farrar Park falls within the Boksburg police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Angelo, Boksburg CBD, Boksburg East, Boksburg South, Cason and 7 more.
Farrar Park is a suburb in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. Crime in the Boksburg precinct area (covering Farrar Park) increased 6.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,866 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 18.6% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (213 cases). Crimen injuria saw the biggest increase (+54). 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

Moderate

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

1,866

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 6.6%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 18.6%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Boksburg precinct area (covering Farrar Park) rose 6.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 5% below provincial median
Contact crime: 19% below provincial median
Property crime: 31% above 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

39

↑ 39.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

649

↑ 3.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

404

↓ 16% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

813

↑ 26.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Boksburg precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		213
Aggravated robbery		207
Common assault		201
Theft from vehicle		122
Malicious damage		118
Residential burglary		115
Vehicle theft		115
Serious assault		112
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Other suburbs served by Boksburg police station

13 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

AngeloBoksburg CBDBoksburg EastBoksburg SouthCasonCinderellaFreeway ParkLibradeneParkdeneParkrandPlantationSunward Park
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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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