Daveyton Precinct
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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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Crime volume
High
in Gauteng · Very High nationally
Reported crimes
2,612
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 12.6%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 9.8%
above 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Common assault dropped significantly (-96) while Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs increased (+65).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 469 |
| Common assault | 336 |
| Drug-related crime | 311 |
| Aggravated robbery | 252 |
| Malicious damage | 214 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 180 |
| Residential burglary | 156 |
| Rape | 80 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 469 | 442 | +27 |
| Common assault | 336 | 432 | -96 |
| Drug-related crime | 311 | 298 | +13 |
| Aggravated robbery | 252 | 332 | -80 |
| Malicious damage | 214 | 238 | -24 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 180 | 115 | +65 |
| Residential burglary | 156 | 169 | -13 |
| Rape | 80 | 99 | -19 |
| Kidnapping | 77 | 101 | -24 |
| Crimen injuria | 71 | 147 | -76 |
| Carjacking | 67 | 87 | -20 |
| Common robbery | 61 | 63 | -2 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 51 | 66 | -15 |
| Murder | 46 | 64 | -18 |
| Attempted murder | 44 | 60 | -16 |
| Theft from vehicle | 37 | 67 | -30 |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 51 | -21 |
| Business burglary | 29 | 41 | -12 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 29 | 27 | +2 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 19 | 32 | -13 |
| Vehicle theft | 19 | 26 | -7 |
| Culpable homicide | 13 | 9 | +4 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 10 | -5 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 4 | 7 | -3 |
| Public violence | 4 | 0 | +4 |
| Truck hijacking | 4 | 0 | +4 |
| Arson | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Stock-theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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