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Tsakane Precinct

Ekurhuleni|3 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Tsakane decreased 7.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 4,527 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 11.5% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (898 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest decrease (-133). 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.

GeluksdalLangavilleTsakane

Crime volume

High

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

4,527

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 7.6%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 11.5%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Tsakane decreased 7.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Tsakane precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		898
Common assault		597
Aggravated robbery		382
Commercial crime		360
Residential burglary		332
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		306
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		280
Malicious damage		263
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime898808+90
Common assault597610-13
Aggravated robbery382455-73
Commercial crime360383-23
Residential burglary332407-75
All theft not mentioned elsewhere306333-27
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs280300-20
Malicious damage263300-37
Serious assault223356-133
Shoplifting173175-2
Attempted murder11568+47
Rape101150-49
Murder9476+18
Vehicle theft70700
Kidnapping6957+12
Theft from vehicle5472-18
Common robbery5256-4
Business burglary49104-55
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition4445-1
Sexual assault2125-4
Culpable homicide1826-8
Neglect and ill-treatment of children107+3
Stock-theft53+2
Arson330
Crimen injuria35-2
Public violence21+1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action21+1
Attempted sexual offences110
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences02-2
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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

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Sebenza

1,160 crimes ↑ 2.2%

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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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