Cosmo City Precinct
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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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Crime volume
Moderate
in Gauteng · Very High nationally
Reported crimes
2,832
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 3.9%
more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Serious assault dropped significantly (-91) while Attempted murder increased (+82).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Aggravated robbery | 495 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 264 |
| Vehicle theft | 263 |
| Residential burglary | 251 |
| Common assault | 226 |
| Serious assault | 211 |
| Commercial crime | 167 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 154 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated robbery | 495 | 468 | +27 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 264 | 248 | +16 |
| Vehicle theft | 263 | 278 | -15 |
| Residential burglary | 251 | 182 | +69 |
| Common assault | 226 | 251 | -25 |
| Serious assault | 211 | 302 | -91 |
| Commercial crime | 167 | 144 | +23 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 154 | 109 | +45 |
| Malicious damage | 152 | 149 | +3 |
| Attempted murder | 143 | 61 | +82 |
| Common robbery | 96 | 95 | +1 |
| Theft from vehicle | 80 | 67 | +13 |
| Rape | 71 | 90 | -19 |
| Murder | 56 | 42 | +14 |
| Drug-related crime | 50 | 76 | -26 |
| Kidnapping | 48 | 46 | +2 |
| Business burglary | 35 | 43 | -8 |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 27 | -7 |
| Sexual assault | 14 | 17 | -3 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 12 | 18 | -6 |
| Culpable homicide | 8 | 3 | +5 |
| Crimen injuria | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Arson | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 3 | 0 | +3 |
| Contact sexual offences | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stock-theft | 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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