Katlehong North Crime Statistics
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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
Crime volume
Moderate
in Gauteng · High nationally
Reported crimes
1,586
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 2.8%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 13.2%
above 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Common assault dropped significantly (-78) while Crimen injuria increased (+76).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 244 |
| Common assault | 231 |
| Serious assault | 190 |
| Malicious damage | 129 |
| Aggravated robbery | 107 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 105 |
| Crimen injuria | 85 |
| Residential burglary | 81 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 244 | 210 | +34 |
| Common assault | 231 | 309 | -78 |
| Serious assault | 190 | 255 | -65 |
| Malicious damage | 129 | 123 | +6 |
| Aggravated robbery | 107 | 128 | -21 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 105 | 80 | +25 |
| Crimen injuria | 85 | 9 | +76 |
| Residential burglary | 81 | 77 | +4 |
| Murder | 51 | 57 | -6 |
| Attempted murder | 49 | 55 | -6 |
| Business burglary | 47 | 48 | -1 |
| Rape | 45 | 59 | -14 |
| Carjacking | 32 | 23 | +9 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 29 | 17 | +12 |
| Theft from vehicle | 28 | 13 | +15 |
| Kidnapping | 25 | 24 | +1 |
| Common robbery | 22 | 30 | -8 |
| Vehicle theft | 16 | 17 | -1 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 14 | 17 | -3 |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 4 | +9 |
| Culpable homicide | 9 | 3 | +6 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 8 | 3 | +5 |
| Sexual assault | 8 | 15 | -7 |
| Arson | 6 | 9 | -3 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 3 | 40 | -37 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Abduction | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Public violence | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Stock-theft | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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