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Dawn Park Precinct

Ekurhuleni|3 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Dawn Park decreased 4.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,773 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 6% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (452 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest decrease (-128). 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.

Dawn ParkKlippoortjieLeondale

Crime volume

Low

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

2,773

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 4.7%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 6%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Dawn Park dropped 4.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Dawn Park precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		452
Aggravated robbery		316
Drug-related crime		249
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		206
Residential burglary		203
Commercial crime		186
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		169
Serious assault		142
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Common assault452511-59
Aggravated robbery316302+14
Drug-related crime249252-3
All theft not mentioned elsewhere206233-27
Residential burglary203331-128
Commercial crime186137+49
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs169114+55
Serious assault14298+44
Malicious damage128154-26
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action122123-1
Vehicle theft9564+31
Attempted murder8776+11
Murder7583-8
Rape6697-31
Theft from vehicle5871-13
Kidnapping5764-7
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition3866-28
Business burglary3233-1
Common robbery3135-4
Shoplifting20200
Culpable homicide1513+2
Sexual assault914-5
Crimen injuria51+4
Contact sexual offences30+3
Public violence32+1
Arson220
Stock-theft29-7
Attempted sexual offences12-1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children13-2
Abduction000
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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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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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