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Small Farms Crime Statistics

Evaton Precinct |Sedibeng
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Small Farms falls within the Evaton police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Evaton Central, Evaton North, Evaton West, Golden Gardens, Lakeside and 1 more.
Small Farms is a suburb in Sedibeng, Gauteng. Crime in the Evaton precinct area (covering Small Farms) remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 4,738 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 8.9% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (700 cases). Common assault saw the biggest increase (+123). 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

High

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

4,738

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 0.7%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 8.9%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Evaton precinct area (covering Small Farms) has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 51% above provincial median
Contact crime: 83% above provincial median
Property crime: 31% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

76

↓ 29% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

1,923

↑ 6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

535

↑ 8.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

2,280

↓ 5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Evaton precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		700
Common assault		548
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		516
Aggravated robbery		509
Serious assault		465
Residential burglary		303
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		298
Malicious damage		245
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Other precincts in Sedibeng

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Vaal Marina

170 crimes ↑ 16.4%

The Barrage

923 crimes ↓ 6.7%

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Kliprivier

1,239 crimes ↓ 3.7%

Ratanda

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Sharpeville

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Other suburbs served by Evaton police station

7 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

Evaton CentralEvaton NorthEvaton WestGolden GardensLakesidePalm Springs
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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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