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Tanganani Crime Statistics

Diepsloot Precinct |Johannesburg
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Tanganani falls within the Diepsloot police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Diepsloot, Diepsloot Extensions.
Tanganani is a suburb in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Crime in the Diepsloot precinct area (covering Tanganani) remained stable vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 2,980 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 9.4% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (656 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest decrease (-109). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

See how Diepsloot compares to other Gauteng precincts vs Apr–Dec 2024 →

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

High

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

2,980

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

→ 1.7%

no change vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 9.4%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Diepsloot precinct area (covering Tanganani) has been relatively stable vs Apr–Dec 2024 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 51% above provincial median
Contact crime: 113% above provincial median
Property crime: 45% 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

34

↓ 15% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

1,704

↓ 10.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

450

↑ 19.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

826

↑ 9.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Diepsloot precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault
656
Common assault
452
Aggravated robbery
300
Malicious damage
201
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
193
Residential burglary
147
Theft from vehicle
135
Vehicle theft
110
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Other suburbs served by Diepsloot police station

3 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

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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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