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Edenvale Precinct

Ekurhuleni|7 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Edenvale decreased 4.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,794 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 21.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (708 cases). Crimen injuria saw the biggest decrease (-136). 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

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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

DowerglenDunveganEdenglenEdenvaleGreenstoneGreenstone HillVan Riebeeck Park

Crime volume

Moderate

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

2,794

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 4.8%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 21.2%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Edenvale dropped 4.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Edenvale precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		708
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		370
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		356
Drug-related crime		221
Theft from vehicle		163
Aggravated robbery		131
Common assault		116
Shoplifting		114
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime708607+101
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs370317+53
All theft not mentioned elsewhere356362-6
Drug-related crime221178+43
Theft from vehicle163246-83
Aggravated robbery131169-38
Common assault116139-23
Shoplifting11498+16
Vehicle theft114129-15
Residential burglary108118-10
Malicious damage107102+5
Crimen injuria97233-136
Business burglary5560-5
Common robbery3751-14
Serious assault3055-25
Kidnapping1822-4
Rape1311+2
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1110+1
Attempted murder880
Sexual assault76+1
Murder54+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children30+3
Culpable homicide28-6
Abduction000
Arson000
Attempted sexual offences01-1
Contact sexual offences000
Public violence000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action01-1
Stock-theft000
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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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