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Selection Park Crime Statistics

3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) 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 6.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 3,171 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 11.6% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (502 cases). Common assault saw the biggest decrease (-69). 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

3,171

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 6.8%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 11.6%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Springs precinct area (covering Selection Park) decreased 6.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 61% above provincial median
Contact crime: 36% above provincial median
Property crime: 135% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

53

↑ 47.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

1,089

↓ 9.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

726

↓ 17.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

1,356

↑ 2.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Springs precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime
502
Common assault
416
Aggravated robbery
331
Residential burglary
258
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
246
Vehicle theft
220
Malicious damage
164
Theft from vehicle
148
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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.

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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
  • Full methodology →

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