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Vaal Marina Precinct

Sedibeng|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Vaal Marina increased 16.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 170 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 61.9% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (32 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest increase (+8). 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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Crime volume

Very Low

in Gauteng

Reported crimes

170

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 16.4%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 61.9%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Vaal Marina rose 16.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Vaal Marina precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere
32
Residential burglary
28
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
20
Common assault
19
Commercial crime
16
Serious assault
11
Business burglary
8
Stock-theft
8
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere3224+8
Residential burglary2824+4
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs2023-3
Common assault1923-4
Commercial crime1610+6
Serious assault1115-4
Business burglary82+6
Stock-theft81+7
Drug-related crime54+1
Malicious damage54+1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition41+3
Theft from vehicle42+2
Vehicle theft30+3
Murder20+2
Common robbery10+1
Contact sexual offences110
Culpable homicide12-1
Rape13-2
Sexual assault10+1
Abduction000
Arson000
Attempted murder000
Attempted sexual offences000
Crimen injuria000
Kidnapping01-1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children000
Public violence000
Aggravated robbery06-6
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
Shoplifting000
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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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