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Libradene Crime Statistics

Boksburg Precinct |Ekurhuleni
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Libradene 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.
Libradene is a suburb in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. Crime in the Boksburg precinct area (covering Libradene) 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

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 its pre-COVID level

↓ 18.2%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Boksburg precinct area (covering Libradene) has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 3% below provincial median
Contact crime: 20% below provincial median
Property crime: 33% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

48

↑ 41.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

841

↑ 4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

542

↓ 12.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

1,665

↑ 6.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

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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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

1,329 crimes → 0.1%
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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 Libradene.

AngeloBoksburg CBDBoksburg EastBoksburg SouthCasonCinderellaFarrar ParkFreeway ParkParkdeneParkrandPlantationSunward 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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