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Sharpeville Crime Statistics

Sedibeng|1 suburb
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Sharpeville increased 2.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,994 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 7.7% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (668 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+77). 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

Low

in Gauteng · High nationally

Reported crimes

1,994

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 2.2%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 7.7%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Sharpeville rose 2.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Sharpeville precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		668
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		233
Serious assault		199
Common assault		161
Shoplifting		125
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		107
Aggravated robbery		78
Malicious damage		66
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime668591+77
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs233187+46
Serious assault199236-37
Common assault161185-24
Shoplifting125108+17
All theft not mentioned elsewhere107124-17
Aggravated robbery7880-2
Malicious damage6685-19
Residential burglary6374-11
Commercial crime5456-2
Business burglary4522+23
Theft from vehicle3832+6
Rape3123+8
Murder2842-14
Kidnapping2517+8
Common robbery2029-9
Vehicle theft198+11
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1512+3
Attempted murder1021-11
Culpable homicide45-1
Attempted sexual offences21+1
Arson13-2
Sexual assault14-3
Stock-theft13-2
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences000
Crimen injuria01-1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children02-2
Public violence01-1
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%

Ratanda

1,419 crimes ↑ 4.6%

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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