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Springs Crime Statistics

Ekurhuleni|1 suburb
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Springs decreased 7.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 5,006 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 14.9% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (689 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-179). 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 High

in Gauteng

Reported crimes

5,006

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 7.9%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 14.9%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Springs decreased 7.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Springs precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		689
Drug-related crime		642
Common assault		511
Commercial crime		473
Aggravated robbery		426
Residential burglary		350
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		307
Vehicle theft		285
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere689868-179
Drug-related crime642607+35
Common assault511623-112
Commercial crime473441+32
Aggravated robbery426437-11
Residential burglary350351-1
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs307244+63
Vehicle theft285372-87
Malicious damage212245-33
Theft from vehicle184242-58
Shoplifting1331330
Common robbery131117+14
Business burglary121158-37
Serious assault113182-69
Kidnapping8571+14
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition7266+6
Rape6373-10
Murder5847+11
Sexual assault3919+20
Culpable homicide3741-4
Attempted murder3428+6
Crimen injuria1744-27
Stock-theft911-2
Attempted sexual offences53+2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children46-2
Arson330
Contact sexual offences21+1
Public violence12-1
Abduction000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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Other precincts in Ekurhuleni

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Dunnottar

403 crimes → 1.9%

Devon

460 crimes ↓ 4.6%

OR Tambo International Airport

825 crimes → 1.2%

Zonkizizwe

911 crimes ↓ 7.7%

Sebenza

1,160 crimes ↑ 2.2%

Reigerpark

1,329 crimes → 0.1%
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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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