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Tembisa South Precinct

Ekurhuleni|3 suburbs|Part of Tembisa
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Tembisa South increased 5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,219 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 1.7% in line with its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (426 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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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

EthafeniPhomolongTembisa South

Crime volume

Moderate

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

3,219

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 5%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

→ 1.7%

in line with 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Tembisa South rose 5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Tembisa South precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		426
Common assault		371
Aggravated robbery		357
Drug-related crime		247
Malicious damage		244
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		205
Commercial crime		204
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		155
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault426396+30
Common assault371367+4
Aggravated robbery357444-87
Drug-related crime247243+4
Malicious damage244215+29
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs205125+80
Commercial crime204183+21
All theft not mentioned elsewhere155157-2
Residential burglary133130+3
Vehicle theft12163+58
Attempted murder11299+13
Shoplifting10388+15
Kidnapping9189+2
Rape9085+5
Murder7686-10
Common robbery7264+8
Theft from vehicle5785-28
Crimen injuria4934+15
Business burglary3846-8
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2641-15
Sexual assault1611+5
Culpable homicide74+3
Public violence70+7
Arson550
Neglect and ill-treatment of children34-1
Stock-theft30+3
Contact sexual offences10+1
Abduction000
Attempted sexual offences02-2
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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