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Daveyton East Crime Statistics

3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Daveyton East falls within the Daveyton police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Daveyton, Daveyton Glen.
Daveyton East is a suburb in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. Crime in the Daveyton precinct area (covering Daveyton East) decreased 12.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 2,612 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 9.8% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (469 cases). Common assault saw the biggest decrease (-96). 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

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 its pre-COVID level

↑ 9.8%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Daveyton precinct area (covering Daveyton East) decreased 12.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 33% above provincial median
Contact crime: 62% above provincial median
Property crime: 22% below 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

46

↓ 28.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

1,293

↓ 13.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

241

↓ 20.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

1,078

↓ 9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Daveyton precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported 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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Other suburbs served by Daveyton police station

3 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Daveyton East.

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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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