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Selection Park Crime Statistics

Springs Precinct |Ekurhuleni
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error

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Selection Park is a suburb in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. Crime in the Springs precinct area (covering Selection Park) 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 its pre-COVID level

↓ 14.9%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Springs precinct area (covering Selection Park) decreased 7.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 59% above provincial median
Contact crime: 31% above provincial median
Property crime: 132% above 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.

Murder

58

↑ 23.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

1,375

↓ 9.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

949

↓ 16.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

2,682

↓ 3.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

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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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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Other suburbs served by Springs police station

2 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

Springs
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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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