Sharpeville Crime Statistics
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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
Low
in Gauteng · High nationally
Reported crimes
1,342
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
→ 0.9%
no change vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Malicious damage dropped significantly (-29) while Drug-related crime increased (+55).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 471 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 176 |
| Serious assault | 157 |
| Common assault | 120 |
| Shoplifting | 94 |
| Residential burglary | 48 |
| Aggravated robbery | 48 |
| Malicious damage | 42 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 471 | 416 | +55 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 176 | 139 | +37 |
| Serious assault | 157 | 178 | -21 |
| Common assault | 120 | 140 | -20 |
| Shoplifting | 94 | 78 | +16 |
| Residential burglary | 48 | 57 | -9 |
| Aggravated robbery | 48 | 62 | -14 |
| Malicious damage | 42 | 71 | -29 |
| Business burglary | 31 | 15 | +16 |
| Theft from vehicle | 25 | 27 | -2 |
| Murder | 23 | 33 | -10 |
| Rape | 20 | 16 | +4 |
| Common robbery | 16 | 22 | -6 |
| Kidnapping | 15 | 9 | +6 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 12 | 9 | +3 |
| Vehicle theft | 12 | 6 | +6 |
| Attempted murder | 7 | 18 | -11 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 5 | 4 | +1 |
| Carjacking | 4 | 8 | -4 |
| Culpable homicide | 4 | 3 | +1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Arson | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 4 | -3 |
| Stock-theft | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crimen injuria | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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