Sedibeng Crime Insights
What the data reveals for 14 precincts in Sedibeng
District Overview
The big picture for Sedibeng
Sedibeng has 14 police precincts reporting a combined 9,059 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026. Of these, 2 precincts are improving, 11 are worsening, and 1 are stable.
9.1k
Total crimes
2
Improving
11
Worsening
1
Stable
District total change
+7.2%
vs Apr–Jun 2025
Province total change
-0.2%
Gauteng, vs Apr–Jun 2025
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. 14 precincts in Sedibeng.
Top Improvers & Worseners
Which precincts in Sedibeng are moving the most?
Of 14 precincts, 2 saw crime decrease and 11 saw crime increase vs Apr–Jun 2025. Here are the most significant movers.
Ranked among precincts with at least 50 crimes a year earlier, leaving out stations next to one that opened in the last two years (their change may be a boundary change).
Biggest decreases
Five-year trajectories
| Precinct | Change since 2018/19 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Vereeniging | -22.5% | improved |
| Orange Farms | -14.7% | improved |
| Vanderbijlpark | -14.0% | improved |
| Evaton | -8.9% | improved |
| De Deur | -3.7% | improved |
| Sebokeng | -2.2% | improved |
| Ratanda | +2.5% | worsened |
| Sharpeville | +7.7% | worsened |
| Boipatong | +18.5% | worsened |
| Meyerton | +25.8% | worsened |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics. Change: Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Five-year change compares 2018/19 with the latest complete year; stations that opened since, or lost area when a neighbouring station opened, show none.
Precinct Rankings
All 14 precincts ranked by total crime
From the quietest to the busiest — every precinct in Sedibeng ranked by total reported crime for the latest period.
| # | Precinct | Total | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vaal Marina | 38 | ↑ 35 → 38 |
| 2 | The Barrage | 172 | ↓ 21.1% |
| 3 | Boipatong | 234 | ↑ 13% |
| 4 | Kliprivier | 294 | ↑ 3.5% |
| 5 | Ratanda | 382 | ↑ 29.1% |
| 6 | Sharpeville | 480 | ↑ 14.6% |
| 7 | Heidelberg (Gp) | 502 | ↓ 9.5% |
| 8 | Meyerton | 595 | ↑ 11.8% |
| 9 | De Deur | 646 | → 1.4% |
| 10 | Sebokeng | 922 | ↑ 10.7% |
| 11 | Vereeniging | 932 | ↑ 2.4% |
| 12 | Evaton | 1,208 | ↑ 11.1% |
| 13 | Orange Farms | 1,210 | ↑ 5.8% |
| 14 | Vanderbijlpark | 1,444 | ↑ 11.9% |
Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025. Ranked by total reported crimes.
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Data Sources & Methodology
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics, publicly available at saps.gov.za
- Analysis covers 14 precincts in Sedibeng, Gauteng
- Change compares Apr–Jun 2026 with Apr–Jun 2025
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Under-reporting varies by area and crime type. How much crime goes unreported? →
- This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
- Full methodology →