Vaal Marina Precinct
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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
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Aggravated robbery dropped significantly (-6) while All theft not mentioned elsewhere increased (+8).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported 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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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 32 | 24 | +8 |
| Residential burglary | 28 | 24 | +4 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 20 | 23 | -3 |
| Common assault | 19 | 23 | -4 |
| Commercial crime | 16 | 10 | +6 |
| Serious assault | 11 | 15 | -4 |
| Business burglary | 8 | 2 | +6 |
| Stock-theft | 8 | 1 | +7 |
| Drug-related crime | 5 | 4 | +1 |
| Malicious damage | 5 | 4 | +1 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 4 | 1 | +3 |
| Theft from vehicle | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Vehicle theft | 3 | 0 | +3 |
| Murder | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Common robbery | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Culpable homicide | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Rape | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted murder | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crimen injuria | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kidnapping | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aggravated robbery | 0 | 6 | -6 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 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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