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Tembisa Crime Statistics

Ekurhuleni|1 suburb|Part of Tembisa
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Tembisa increased 7.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 8,434 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 19% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (1146 cases). Crimen injuria saw the biggest increase (+362). 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

8,434

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 7.2%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 19%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Tembisa rose 7.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Tembisa precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		1,146
Aggravated robbery		994
Serious assault		845
Common assault		813
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		770
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		608
Commercial crime		462
Malicious damage		431
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime1,146856+290
Aggravated robbery9941,140-146
Serious assault845922-77
Common assault813806+7
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs770642+128
All theft not mentioned elsewhere608653-45
Commercial crime462417+45
Malicious damage431457-26
Crimen injuria42361+362
Residential burglary354348+6
Theft from vehicle251191+60
Common robbery249281-32
Kidnapping196187+9
Vehicle theft160136+24
Attempted murder143154-11
Rape139147-8
Shoplifting135127+8
Murder9089+1
Business burglary8994-5
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition5172-21
Sexual assault2320+3
Neglect and ill-treatment of children2118+3
Culpable homicide1619-3
Arson56-1
Attempted sexual offences52+3
Contact sexual offences45-1
Public violence41+3
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action36-3
Abduction220
Stock-theft26-4
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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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