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Etwatwa Precinct

Ekurhuleni|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Etwatwa decreased 12.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,843 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 15.3% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (601 cases). Aggravated robbery saw the biggest decrease (-142). 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.

EtwatwaEtwatwa East

Crime volume

Moderate

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

2,843

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 12.3%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 15.3%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Etwatwa dropped 12.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Etwatwa precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		601
Serious assault		593
Common assault		232
Malicious damage		199
Residential burglary		196
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		194
Aggravated robbery		194
Commercial crime		108
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime601532+69
Serious assault593723-130
Common assault232301-69
Malicious damage199183+16
Residential burglary196229-33
All theft not mentioned elsewhere194223-29
Aggravated robbery194336-142
Commercial crime108122-14
Rape6786-19
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs6044+16
Attempted murder5982-23
Common robbery5864-6
Kidnapping5064-14
Theft from vehicle5059-9
Murder4542+3
Business burglary3935+4
Vehicle theft22220
Crimen injuria1632-16
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1613+3
Sexual assault139+4
Shoplifting1112-1
Attempted sexual offences93+6
Arson410-6
Culpable homicide35-2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children24-2
Public violence220
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences02-2
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action02-2
Stock-theft000
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460 crimes ↓ 4.6%

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825 crimes → 1.2%

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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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