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Rabie Ridge Crime Statistics

Tembisa Precinct |Ekurhuleni
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error

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Rabie Ridge is a suburb in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. Crime in the Tembisa precinct area (covering Rabie Ridge) increased 7.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 6,052 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 24.7% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (907 cases). Crimen injuria saw the biggest increase (+346). 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

6,052

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 7.2%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 24.7%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Tembisa precinct area (covering Rabie Ridge) rose 7.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 208% above provincial median
Contact crime: 215% above provincial median
Property crime: 110% 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

73

↑ 1.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

2,517

↓ 9.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

650

↑ 14.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

2,885

↑ 26.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Tembisa precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		907
Aggravated robbery		785
Serious assault		615
Common assault		603
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		572
Crimen injuria		390
Malicious damage		336
Residential burglary		266
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Other precincts in Ekurhuleni

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

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183 crimes ↓ 5.1%

Dunnottar

253 crimes → 0.3%

Devon

353 crimes ↓ 4.1%

Sebenza

637 crimes ↑ 2.9%

Zonkizizwe

686 crimes ↓ 2.2%

Nigel

776 crimes → 0.2%
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Other suburbs served by Tembisa police station

4 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Rabie Ridge.

Ivory ParkKaalfonteinTembisa
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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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