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Ratanda Extensions Crime Statistics

Ratanda Precinct |Sedibeng
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Ratanda Extensions falls within the Ratanda police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Ratanda.
Ratanda Extensions is a suburb in Sedibeng, Gauteng. Crime in the Ratanda precinct area (covering Ratanda Extensions) 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

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 its pre-COVID level

↑ 2.5%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Ratanda precinct area (covering Ratanda Extensions) rose 4.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Total crime: 55% below provincial median
Contact crime: 48% below provincial median
Property crime: 34% below 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

16

↓ 38.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

548

↓ 4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

271

↑ 23.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

600

↑ 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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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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Other suburbs served by Ratanda police station

2 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

Ratanda
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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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