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Tshepiso Crime Statistics

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

↑ 7.7%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Sharpeville precinct area (covering Tshepiso) rose 2.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Total crime: 37% below provincial median
Contact crime: 50% below provincial median
Property crime: 59% 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

28

↓ 33.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

528

↓ 14.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

166

↑ 19.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

1,300

↑ 9% 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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Other suburbs served by Sharpeville 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 Tshepiso.

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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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