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Little Germiston Crime Statistics

Edenpark Precinct |Ekurhuleni
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Little Germiston falls within the Edenpark police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Eden Park, Greenfields, Palm Ridge.
Little Germiston is a suburb in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. Crime in the Edenpark precinct area (covering Little Germiston) increased 6.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 2,238 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 15.3% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (358 cases). Aggravated robbery saw the biggest increase (+37). 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

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 its pre-COVID level

↑ 15.3%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Edenpark precinct area (covering Little Germiston) rose 6.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 14% above provincial median
Contact crime: 37% above provincial median
Property crime: 27% 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

48

↑ 2.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

1,090

↑ 0.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

226

↑ 28.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

922

↑ 9.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Edenpark precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported 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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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

OR Tambo International Airport

183 crimes ↓ 5.1%

Dunnottar

253 crimes → 0.3%

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353 crimes ↓ 4.1%

Sebenza

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Other suburbs served by Edenpark police station

4 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

Eden ParkGreenfieldsPalm Ridge
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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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