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The Barrage Precinct

Sedibeng|3 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in The Barrage decreased 6.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 923 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 40.9% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Sexual offences detected as a result of police action (328 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-55). 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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BarrageKaalplaasLochvaal

Crime volume

Very Low

in Gauteng · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

923

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 6.7%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 40.9%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in The Barrage dropped 6.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in The Barrage precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action		328
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		114
Residential burglary		99
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		80
Drug-related crime		43
Serious assault		38
Commercial crime		38
Aggravated robbery		32
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action328282+46
All theft not mentioned elsewhere114169-55
Residential burglary99131-32
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs8056+24
Drug-related crime4334+9
Serious assault3833+5
Commercial crime3843-5
Aggravated robbery3240-8
Stock-theft3141-10
Common assault2928+1
Kidnapping1924-5
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1216-4
Theft from vehicle1117-6
Business burglary109+1
Vehicle theft922-13
Culpable homicide86+2
Malicious damage79-2
Rape514-9
Common robbery330
Attempted sexual offences20+2
Arson14-3
Attempted murder13-2
Crimen injuria110
Murder12-1
Sexual assault12-1
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences000
Neglect and ill-treatment of children000
Public violence000
Shoplifting000
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Other precincts in Sedibeng

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Vaal Marina

170 crimes ↑ 16.4%

Boipatong

1,004 crimes ↑ 3.7%

Kliprivier

1,239 crimes ↓ 3.7%

Ratanda

1,419 crimes ↑ 4.6%

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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