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Palm Ridge Crime Statistics

Edenpark Precinct |Ekurhuleni
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Palm Ridge 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, Little Germiston.
Palm Ridge is a suburb in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. Crime in the Edenpark precinct area (covering Palm Ridge) increased 4.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,075 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 12.1% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (466 cases). Residential burglary 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

3,075

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 4.8%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 12.1%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Edenpark precinct area (covering Palm Ridge) rose 4.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Total crime: 2% below provincial median
Contact crime: 37% above provincial median
Property crime: 22% 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

61

↓ 1.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

1,439

↑ 1.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

318

↑ 18.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

1,318

↑ 5.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Edenpark precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		466
Serious assault		457
Common assault		431
Aggravated robbery		277
Malicious damage		237
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		190
Residential burglary		169
Commercial crime		153
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Other precincts in Ekurhuleni

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Dunnottar

403 crimes → 1.9%

Devon

460 crimes ↓ 4.6%

OR Tambo International Airport

825 crimes → 1.2%

Zonkizizwe

911 crimes ↓ 7.7%

Sebenza

1,160 crimes ↑ 2.2%

Reigerpark

1,329 crimes → 0.1%
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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 Palm Ridge.

Eden ParkGreenfieldsLittle Germiston
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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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