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Clayville East Crime Statistics

3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Clayville East falls within the Olifantsfontein police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Clayville, Clayville Industrial, Olifantsfontein.
Clayville East is a suburb in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. Crime in the Olifantsfontein precinct area (covering Clayville East) decreased 4.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,176 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 5.8% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (260 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+73). 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

1,176

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 4.7%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 5.8%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Olifantsfontein precinct area (covering Clayville East) dropped 4.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 40% below provincial median
Contact crime: 44% below provincial median
Property crime: 36% below provincial median

Crime by type

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

Murder

4

→ 0% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

446

↓ 9.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

198

↓ 16.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

532

↑ 6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Olifantsfontein precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
260
Aggravated robbery
201
Common assault
110
Theft from vehicle
80
Serious assault
69
Residential burglary
54
Kidnapping
53
Malicious damage
53
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Other suburbs served by Olifantsfontein police station

4 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Clayville East.

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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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