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Elsburg Precinct

Ekurhuleni|9 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Elsburg increased 6.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,312 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 10.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (432 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+186). 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

View 9 suburbs in this precinct

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

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Crime volume

Low

in Gauteng · High nationally

Reported crimes

2,312

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 6.2%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 10.2%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Elsburg rose 6.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Elsburg precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		432
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		312
Commercial crime		287
Aggravated robbery		241
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		138
Residential burglary		126
Common assault		121
Serious assault		119
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime432246+186
All theft not mentioned elsewhere312350-38
Commercial crime287243+44
Aggravated robbery241205+36
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs138100+38
Residential burglary126135-9
Common assault121165-44
Serious assault119130-11
Vehicle theft105116-11
Malicious damage84107-23
Kidnapping6741+26
Theft from vehicle5474-20
Rape3946-7
Common robbery3339-6
Murder3226+6
Business burglary3153-22
Attempted murder2137-16
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2116+5
Culpable homicide1914+5
Shoplifting1912+7
Sexual assault86+2
Crimen injuria110-9
Public violence12-1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action10+1
Abduction000
Arson01-1
Attempted sexual offences000
Contact sexual offences000
Neglect and ill-treatment of children03-3
Stock-theft01-1
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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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