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Vereeniging Precinct

Sedibeng|8 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Vereeniging decreased 2.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,810 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 22.5% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (548 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+103). 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.

Arcon ParkDuncanvilleLeeuhofPeacehavenSteel ParkThree RiversUnitas ParkVereeniging Central

Crime volume

High

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

3,810

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 2.8%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 22.5%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Vereeniging decreased 2.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Vereeniging precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		548
Drug-related crime		480
Common assault		399
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		302
Commercial crime		271
Aggravated robbery		256
Residential burglary		206
Vehicle theft		183
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere548607-59
Drug-related crime480432+48
Common assault399417-18
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs302199+103
Commercial crime271284-13
Aggravated robbery256318-62
Residential burglary206288-82
Vehicle theft183165+18
Malicious damage163178-15
Serious assault152189-37
Shoplifting148105+43
Theft from vehicle124150-26
Business burglary119163-44
Common robbery11390+23
Kidnapping10476+28
Rape6140+21
Culpable homicide3954-15
Stock-theft2920+9
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2638-12
Attempted murder2542-17
Murder2433-9
Crimen injuria1918+1
Sexual assault710-3
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action74+3
Arson20+2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children21+1
Attempted sexual offences10+1
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences000
Public violence000
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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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