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Impumelelo Crime Statistics

Devon Precinct |Ekurhuleni
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year 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 4.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 460 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 20.1% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (191 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+28). 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

460

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 4.6%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 20.1%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Devon precinct area (covering Impumelelo) dropped 4.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Total crime: 85% below provincial median
Contact crime: 90% below provincial median
Property crime: 88% below provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

5

↑ 150% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

107

↓ 28.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

49

↓ 2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

304

↑ 7.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Devon precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		191
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		45
Serious assault		40
Common assault		27
Residential burglary		24
Aggravated robbery		23
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		21
Stock-theft		15
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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

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403 crimes → 1.9%

OR Tambo International Airport

825 crimes → 1.2%

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911 crimes ↓ 7.7%

Sebenza

1,160 crimes ↑ 2.2%

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1,329 crimes → 0.1%

Nigel

1,393 crimes → 0.2%
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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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