Edenpark Precinct
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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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Crime volume
Moderate
in Gauteng · Very High nationally
Reported crimes
2,238
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 6.6%
more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 15.3%
above 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Common assault dropped significantly (-27) while Aggravated robbery increased (+37).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 358 |
| Serious assault | 333 |
| Common assault | 319 |
| Aggravated robbery | 231 |
| Malicious damage | 186 |
| Residential burglary | 114 |
| Carjacking | 72 |
| Kidnapping | 69 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 358 | 378 | -20 |
| Serious assault | 333 | 343 | -10 |
| Common assault | 319 | 346 | -27 |
| Aggravated robbery | 231 | 194 | +37 |
| Malicious damage | 186 | 186 | 0 |
| Residential burglary | 114 | 98 | +16 |
| Carjacking | 72 | 58 | +14 |
| Kidnapping | 69 | 51 | +18 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 65 | 31 | +34 |
| Attempted murder | 61 | 31 | +30 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 59 | 55 | +4 |
| Rape | 56 | 70 | -14 |
| Theft from vehicle | 49 | 37 | +12 |
| Murder | 48 | 47 | +1 |
| Vehicle theft | 43 | 19 | +24 |
| Crimen injuria | 42 | 19 | +23 |
| Common robbery | 32 | 42 | -10 |
| Business burglary | 20 | 18 | +2 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 20 | 16 | +4 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 17 | 20 | -3 |
| Culpable homicide | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 10 | 7 | +3 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 9 | 4 | +5 |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 7 | -2 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| Arson | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Public violence | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Truck hijacking | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stock-theft | 0 | 4 | -4 |
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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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