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Nigel Precinct

Ekurhuleni|7 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Nigel remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,393 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 2.6% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (234 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+56). 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.

Alra ParkFerryvaleGlenvarlochNigelNoycedaleSelection ParkSharon Park

Crime volume

Very Low

in Gauteng · High nationally

Reported crimes

1,393

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 0.2%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 2.6%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

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

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Nigel precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		234
Commercial crime		206
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		173
Common assault		156
Serious assault		101
Residential burglary		78
Malicious damage		76
Aggravated robbery		69
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime234178+56
Commercial crime206233-27
All theft not mentioned elsewhere173150+23
Common assault156136+20
Serious assault101102-1
Residential burglary7875+3
Malicious damage7671+5
Aggravated robbery6967+2
Theft from vehicle5360-7
Vehicle theft4565-20
Business burglary3537-2
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs3029+1
Shoplifting2438-14
Common robbery1719-2
Rape1520-5
Culpable homicide1311+2
Attempted murder1124-13
Kidnapping1014-4
Stock-theft915-6
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition87+1
Murder712-5
Crimen injuria59-4
Arson43+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children42+2
Contact sexual offences32+1
Public violence30+3
Sexual assault38-5
Attempted sexual offences110
Abduction02-2
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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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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