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Kaalfontein Crime Statistics

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error

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

↑ 19%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Tembisa precinct area (covering Kaalfontein) rose 7.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with crime levels already very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 168% above provincial median
Contact crime: 214% above provincial median
Property crime: 109% 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

90

↑ 1.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

3,296

↓ 7.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

856

↑ 10.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

4,282

↑ 21.3% 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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4 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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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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