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Putfontein Precinct

Ekurhuleni|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Putfontein decreased 10.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,701 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 12.8% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (325 cases). Aggravated robbery saw the biggest decrease (-87). 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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Brentwood ParkPutfontein

Crime volume

Low

in Gauteng · High nationally

Reported crimes

1,701

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 10.6%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 12.8%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Putfontein dropped 10.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Putfontein precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		325
Aggravated robbery		175
Drug-related crime		157
Common assault		145
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		126
Malicious damage		116
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		110
Residential burglary		105
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault325383-58
Aggravated robbery175262-87
Drug-related crime157147+10
Common assault145161-16
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs12692+34
Malicious damage116133-17
All theft not mentioned elsewhere110129-19
Residential burglary105141-36
Commercial crime103105-2
Shoplifting6459+5
Rape4531+14
Attempted murder3625+11
Murder3543-8
Common robbery3136-5
Theft from vehicle25250
Kidnapping2411+13
Business burglary2136-15
Vehicle theft1225-13
Sexual assault94+5
Culpable homicide85+3
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition816-8
Stock-theft810-2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children45-1
Attempted sexual offences32+1
Crimen injuria38-5
Abduction13-2
Contact sexual offences13-2
Public violence10+1
Arson02-2
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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460 crimes ↓ 4.6%

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825 crimes → 1.2%

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Sebenza

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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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