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Dunvegan Crime Statistics

3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Dunvegan falls within the Edenvale police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Dowerglen, Edenglen, Edenvale, Greenstone, Greenstone Hill and 1 more.
Dunvegan is a suburb in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. Crime in the Edenvale precinct area (covering Dunvegan) decreased 13.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,374 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 36.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (288 cases). Crimen injuria saw the biggest decrease (-119). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

See how Edenvale compares to other Gauteng precincts vs Apr–Dec 2024 →

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

Low

in Gauteng · High nationally

Reported crimes

1,374

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 13.4%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 36.2%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Edenvale precinct area (covering Dunvegan) dropped 13.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 30% below provincial median
Contact crime: 67% below provincial median
Property crime: 10% above 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

3

↓ 25% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

264

↓ 26.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

340

↓ 15.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

770

↓ 6.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Edenvale precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
288
Drug-related crime
151
Theft from vehicle
130
Aggravated robbery
95
Shoplifting
90
Residential burglary
89
Common assault
89
Vehicle theft
85
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Other suburbs served by Edenvale police station

7 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

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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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