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Vaal Dam Estates Crime Statistics

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

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 its pre-COVID level

↑ 61.9%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Vaal Marina precinct area (covering Vaal Dam Estates) rose 16.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Total crime: 95% below provincial median
Contact crime: 97% below provincial median
Property crime: 88% 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

2

Violent crime

35

↓ 25.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

51

↑ 75.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

84

↑ 20% 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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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

The Barrage

923 crimes ↓ 6.7%

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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Other suburbs served by Vaal Marina 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 Vaal Dam Estates.

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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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