Question 1

Is Kwa-Thema Extensions safe to live in?

Accepted Answer

The Kwa Thema precinct (covering Kwa-Thema Extensions) recorded 1,501 serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025 — down 2.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024. 22 murders were reported. It sits in the "Low" crime-volume tier for Gauteng precincts. Nationally, it sits in the "High" crime-volume tier across all 1,170 SA precincts. SafeSuburb presents SAPS figures as published — we do not rate suburbs safe or unsafe. SAPS reports crime at precinct level, not per suburb, so all suburbs in this precinct share the same data.

Question 2

What is the crime rate in Kwa-Thema Extensions?

Accepted Answer

The Kwa Thema precinct (covering Kwa-Thema Extensions) reported 1,501 serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025 (3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025)), including 576 violent crimes and 252 property crimes. 22 murders were reported. Crime is down 2.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024.

Question 3

Has crime in Kwa-Thema Extensions increased or decreased?

Accepted Answer

Crime in the Kwa Thema precinct (covering Kwa-Thema Extensions) has decreased 2.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024. The precinct reported 1,501 serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, compared to the same period in the previous financial year.

Question 4

What is the most common crime in Kwa-Thema Extensions?

Accepted Answer

The most frequently reported crime in Kwa-Thema Extensions (Kwa Thema precinct) is Drug-related crime, with 398 cases reported in Apr–Dec 2025. This is followed by Serious assault (183 cases).

Question 5

What police station covers Kwa-Thema Extensions?

Accepted Answer

Kwa-Thema Extensions is covered by the Kwa Thema police station (SAPS). Other suburbs in this precinct include Kwa-Thema.

Question 6

Where is Kwa-Thema Extensions located?

Accepted Answer

Kwa-Thema Extensions is a suburb in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. It is served by the Kwa Thema SAPS police station.

Question 7

Which suburbs share crime data with Kwa-Thema Extensions?

Accepted Answer

Kwa-Thema Extensions falls within the Kwa Thema police precinct, which also covers: Kwa-Thema. SAPS reports crime at precinct level, so all these suburbs share the same crime statistics as Kwa-Thema Extensions.

Crime category	Reported count
Drug-related crime	398
Serious assault	183
Common assault	144
Residential burglary	141
Aggravated robbery	123
Malicious damage	107
Business burglary	58
Rape	48

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