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Vanderbijlpark Precinct

Sedibeng|8 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Vanderbijlpark remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 5,606 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 14% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (943 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest decrease (-156). 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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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

BonnaneFlora GardensLamont ParkTheovilleVanderbijlpark CEVanderbijlpark CWVanderbijlpark SEVanderbijlpark SW

Crime volume

Very High

in Gauteng

Reported crimes

5,606

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 1.1%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 14%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Vanderbijlpark has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Vanderbijlpark precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		943
Drug-related crime		813
Aggravated robbery		457
Serious assault		388
Residential burglary		379
Commercial crime		371
Common assault		344
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		290
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere943909+34
Drug-related crime813709+104
Aggravated robbery457501-44
Serious assault388396-8
Residential burglary379535-156
Commercial crime371282+89
Common assault344395-51
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs290201+89
Malicious damage247274-27
Vehicle theft231197+34
Shoplifting207237-30
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action182134+48
Theft from vehicle175220-45
Common robbery126150-24
Business burglary101168-67
Kidnapping7964+15
Rape58580
Attempted murder5045+5
Murder4252-10
Culpable homicide3143-12
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2451-27
Crimen injuria189+9
Sexual assault1310+3
Stock-theft1218-6
Arson94+5
Attempted sexual offences71+6
Neglect and ill-treatment of children42+2
Contact sexual offences31+2
Abduction110
Public violence12-1
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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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