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Brackendowns Precinct

Ekurhuleni|7 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Brackendowns decreased 5.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,220 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 9.4% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (591 cases). Commercial crime saw the biggest increase (+140). 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.

AlbertsdalAlrodeAlrode SouthBrackendownsBrackenhurstMayberry ParkMeyersdal

Crime volume

Low

in Gauteng · High nationally

Reported crimes

2,220

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 5.5%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 9.4%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Brackendowns dropped 5.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Brackendowns precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		591
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		333
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		241
Common assault		172
Residential burglary		136
Theft from vehicle		129
Aggravated robbery		111
Malicious damage		103
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime591451+140
All theft not mentioned elsewhere333452-119
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs241193+48
Common assault172153+19
Residential burglary136167-31
Theft from vehicle12992+37
Aggravated robbery111155-44
Malicious damage103113-10
Crimen injuria76136-60
Serious assault6051+9
Drug-related crime5172-21
Shoplifting4253-11
Vehicle theft4186-45
Kidnapping2018+2
Rape1824-6
Common robbery1723-6
Business burglary1529-14
Culpable homicide1420-6
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1320-7
Attempted murder1120-9
Murder770
Sexual assault67-1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children52+3
Attempted sexual offences31+2
Contact sexual offences32+1
Arson10+1
Public violence110
Abduction000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
Stock-theft000
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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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