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Meyerton Precinct

Sedibeng|6 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Meyerton decreased 5.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,369 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 25.8% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (414 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest decrease (-88). 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

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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

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Crime volume

Low

in Gauteng · High nationally

Reported crimes

2,369

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 5.6%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 25.8%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Meyerton dropped 5.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Meyerton precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		414
Drug-related crime		333
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		266
Common assault		215
Residential burglary		181
Commercial crime		147
Serious assault		126
Aggravated robbery		102
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere414465-51
Drug-related crime333302+31
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs266201+65
Common assault215235-20
Residential burglary181269-88
Commercial crime147139+8
Serious assault126142-16
Aggravated robbery102155-53
Malicious damage90134-44
Theft from vehicle7296-24
Vehicle theft6073-13
Business burglary5649+7
Shoplifting4940+9
Attempted murder3618+18
Common robbery3633+3
Rape3523+12
Murder3322+11
Culpable homicide3024+6
Kidnapping2934-5
Stock-theft2415+9
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1715+2
Sexual assault106+4
Crimen injuria43+1
Arson21+1
Attempted sexual offences110
Neglect and ill-treatment of children14-3
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences02-2
Public violence01-1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action07-7
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Other precincts in Sedibeng

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Vaal Marina

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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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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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