Zonkizizwe Crime Statistics
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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 Low
in Gauteng · Moderate nationally
Reported crimes
686
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 2.2%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 6.6%
below 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Residential burglary dropped significantly (-36) while Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs increased (+38).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Common assault | 108 |
| Aggravated robbery | 86 |
| Serious assault | 79 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 69 |
| Drug-related crime | 52 |
| Malicious damage | 37 |
| Residential burglary | 31 |
| Carjacking | 28 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common assault | 108 | 109 | -1 |
| Aggravated robbery | 86 | 83 | +3 |
| Serious assault | 79 | 110 | -31 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 69 | 31 | +38 |
| Drug-related crime | 52 | 46 | +6 |
| Malicious damage | 37 | 42 | -5 |
| Residential burglary | 31 | 67 | -36 |
| Carjacking | 28 | 22 | +6 |
| Kidnapping | 28 | 22 | +6 |
| Attempted murder | 24 | 19 | +5 |
| Rape | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| Murder | 22 | 28 | -6 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 19 | 3 | +16 |
| Theft from vehicle | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Common robbery | 10 | 11 | -1 |
| Culpable homicide | 10 | 8 | +2 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 10 | 9 | +1 |
| Truck hijacking | 8 | 15 | -7 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 7 | 8 | -1 |
| Business burglary | 5 | 10 | -5 |
| Vehicle theft | 5 | 10 | -5 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Stock-theft | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crimen injuria | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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