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Impumelelo Crime Statistics

Devon Precinct |Ekurhuleni
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Impumelelo falls within the Devon police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Devon.
Impumelelo is a suburb in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. Crime in the Devon precinct area (covering Impumelelo) decreased 4.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 353 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 32.6% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (154 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+22). 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

Very Low

in Gauteng · Low nationally

Reported crimes

353

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 4.1%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 32.6%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Devon precinct area (covering Impumelelo) dropped 4.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 82% below provincial median
Contact crime: 89% below provincial median
Property crime: 88% 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

3

↑ 50% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

85

↓ 28.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

38

↓ 17.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

230

↑ 13.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Devon precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime
154
Serious assault
30
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
27
Common assault
25
Residential burglary
19
Aggravated robbery
17
Malicious damage
12
Stock-theft
12
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Other suburbs served by Devon police station

2 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

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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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