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Isithame Crime Statistics

OR Tambo Intern Airp Precinct |Ekurhuleni
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Isithame falls within the OR Tambo Intern Airp police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Bonaero Park, OR Tambo International Airport.
Isithame is a suburb in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. Crime in the OR Tambo Intern Airp precinct area (covering Isithame) remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 825 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 53.4% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (443 cases). Commercial crime saw the biggest increase (+15). 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

Very Low

in Gauteng · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

825

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 1.2%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 53.4%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the OR Tambo Intern Airp precinct area (covering Isithame) has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 74% below provincial median
Contact crime: 95% below provincial median
Property crime: 78% 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.

Violent crime

48

↓ 23.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

90

↑ 16.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

687

↓ 1.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in OR Tambo Intern Airp precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		443
Commercial crime		141
Drug-related crime		45
Vehicle theft		44
Theft from vehicle		42
Malicious damage		38
Common assault		33
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		8
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Devon

460 crimes ↓ 4.6%

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911 crimes ↓ 7.7%

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1,329 crimes → 0.1%

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Other suburbs served by OR Tambo Intern Airp police station

3 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

Bonaero ParkOR Tambo International Airport
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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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