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Kwa-Thema Extensions Crime Statistics

Kwa Thema Precinct |Ekurhuleni
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Kwa-Thema Extensions falls within the Kwa Thema police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Kwa-Thema.
Kwa-Thema Extensions is a suburb in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. Crime in the Kwa Thema precinct area (covering Kwa-Thema Extensions) decreased 4.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,149 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 39.1% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (537 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+111). 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

Crime volume

Low

in Gauteng · High nationally

Reported crimes

2,149

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 4.1%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 39.1%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Kwa Thema precinct area (covering Kwa-Thema Extensions) dropped 4.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Total crime: 32% below provincial median
Contact crime: 28% below provincial median
Property crime: 18% below provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

29

↓ 12.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

752

↓ 10.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

337

↓ 4.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

1,060

↑ 1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Kwa Thema precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		537
Serious assault		242
Common assault		190
Residential burglary		187
Aggravated robbery		157
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		147
Malicious damage		138
Commercial crime		101
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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

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403 crimes → 1.9%

Devon

460 crimes ↓ 4.6%

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825 crimes → 1.2%

Zonkizizwe

911 crimes ↓ 7.7%

Sebenza

1,160 crimes ↑ 2.2%

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1,329 crimes → 0.1%
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Other suburbs served by Kwa Thema police station

2 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Kwa-Thema Extensions.

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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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