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Germiston Precinct

Ekurhuleni|5 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Germiston remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 5,673 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 9.5% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (802 cases). Crimen injuria saw the biggest decrease (-181). 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.

Airport ParkDelvilleGermistonKnightsPrimrose Hill

Crime volume

Very High

in Gauteng

Reported crimes

5,673

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 0.6%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 9.5%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Germiston has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Germiston precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		802
Drug-related crime		781
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		599
Commercial crime		478
Common assault		453
Aggravated robbery		424
Serious assault		268
Theft from vehicle		227
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs802623+179
Drug-related crime781751+30
All theft not mentioned elsewhere599567+32
Commercial crime478482-4
Common assault453408+45
Aggravated robbery424486-62
Serious assault268220+48
Theft from vehicle227239-12
Residential burglary220188+32
Malicious damage214183+31
Vehicle theft198246-48
Kidnapping159177-18
Common robbery140134+6
Business burglary135116+19
Shoplifting130152-22
Crimen injuria99280-181
Rape7875+3
Murder77103-26
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition69148-79
Attempted murder5167-16
Culpable homicide2928+1
Sexual assault1714+3
Arson65+1
Attempted sexual offences65+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children660
Public violence42+2
Contact sexual offences30+3
Abduction000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
Stock-theft000
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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

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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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