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Olifantsfontein Precinct

Ekurhuleni|4 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Olifantsfontein remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,036 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 14% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (371 cases). Commercial crime saw the biggest increase (+80). 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.

ClayvilleClayville EastClayville IndustrialOlifantsfontein

Crime volume

Low

in Gauteng · High nationally

Reported crimes

2,036

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 1%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 14%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

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

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Olifantsfontein precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		371
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		341
Aggravated robbery		274
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		241
Common assault		151
Theft from vehicle		107
Serious assault		88
Kidnapping		80
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime371291+80
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs341261+80
Aggravated robbery274322-48
All theft not mentioned elsewhere241269-28
Common assault151146+5
Theft from vehicle107119-12
Serious assault88104-16
Kidnapping8092-12
Residential burglary75100-25
Malicious damage6396-33
Business burglary5464-10
Common robbery3330+3
Vehicle theft3329+4
Rape2127-6
Crimen injuria177+10
Attempted murder1613+3
Culpable homicide1523-8
Shoplifting1512+3
Drug-related crime1413+1
Sexual assault65+1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition59-4
Murder550
Attempted sexual offences40+4
Neglect and ill-treatment of children24-2
Stock-theft211-9
Arson12-1
Contact sexual offences110
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action110
Abduction01-1
Public violence000
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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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