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Klippoortjie Crime Statistics

3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Klippoortjie falls within the Dawn Park police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Dawn Park, Leondale.
Klippoortjie is a suburb in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. Crime in the Dawn Park precinct area (covering Klippoortjie) decreased 4.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,893 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 8.7% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (353 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest decrease (-108). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

See how Dawn Park compares to other Gauteng precincts vs Apr–Dec 2024 →

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

1,893

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 4.7%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 8.7%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Dawn Park precinct area (covering Klippoortjie) dropped 4.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 4% below provincial median
Contact crime: 15% above provincial median
Property crime: 11% 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

65

↓ 1.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

915

↓ 2.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

275

↓ 30.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

703

↑ 8.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Dawn Park precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault
353
Aggravated robbery
251
Drug-related crime
175
Residential burglary
157
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
132
Robbery at residential premises
108
Malicious damage
100
Serious assault
85
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Other suburbs served by Dawn Park 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 Klippoortjie.

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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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