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Primrose Precinct

Ekurhuleni|5 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Primrose remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,386 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 12.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (475 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+79). 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.

DawnviewDinwiddieElandsfonteinFishers HillPrimrose

Crime volume

Low

in Gauteng · High nationally

Reported crimes

2,386

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 0.7%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 12.2%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

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

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Primrose precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		475
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		212
Commercial crime		206
Aggravated robbery		170
Serious assault		152
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		152
Vehicle theft		148
Residential burglary		142
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime475396+79
All theft not mentioned elsewhere212233-21
Commercial crime206229-23
Aggravated robbery170210-40
Serious assault152147+5
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs152116+36
Vehicle theft148144+4
Residential burglary142204-62
Common assault121115+6
Malicious damage115120-5
Murder9590+5
Theft from vehicle6859+9
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition6482-18
Rape4550-5
Attempted murder4432+12
Business burglary4345-2
Kidnapping3414+20
Crimen injuria2814+14
Common robbery23230
Culpable homicide154+11
Sexual assault119+2
Shoplifting1023-13
Neglect and ill-treatment of children67-1
Arson30+3
Attempted sexual offences34-1
Public violence10+1
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
Stock-theft000
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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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