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Ratanda Precinct

Sedibeng|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Ratanda increased 4.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,419 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 2.5% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (214 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-34). 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

Very Low

in Gauteng · High nationally

Reported crimes

1,419

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 4.6%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 2.5%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Ratanda rose 4.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Ratanda precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		214
Drug-related crime		214
Serious assault		180
Residential burglary		173
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		93
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		93
Malicious damage		81
Aggravated robbery		59
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Common assault214180+34
Drug-related crime214188+26
Serious assault180173+7
Residential burglary173155+18
All theft not mentioned elsewhere93127-34
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs9362+31
Malicious damage8183-2
Aggravated robbery5963-4
Commercial crime5035+15
Business burglary4733+14
Rape4262-20
Shoplifting33330
Theft from vehicle2523+2
Stock-theft191+18
Attempted murder1727-10
Murder1626-10
Common robbery1530-15
Kidnapping1013-3
Vehicle theft78-1
Contact sexual offences51+4
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition56-1
Sexual assault510-5
Arson41+3
Culpable homicide43+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children36-3
Abduction20+2
Public violence21+1
Attempted sexual offences14-3
Crimen injuria03-3
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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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%

Boipatong

1,004 crimes ↑ 3.7%

Kliprivier

1,239 crimes ↓ 3.7%

Sharpeville

1,994 crimes ↑ 2.2%

Heidelberg (Gp)

2,330 crimes ↓ 3.4%
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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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