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Peacehaven Crime Statistics

Vereeniging Precinct |Sedibeng
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Peacehaven falls within the Vereeniging police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Arcon Park, Duncanville, Leeuhof, Steel Park, Three Rivers and 2 more.
Peacehaven is a suburb in Sedibeng, Gauteng. Crime in the Vereeniging precinct area (covering Peacehaven) 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

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 its pre-COVID level

↓ 22.5%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Vereeniging precinct area (covering Peacehaven) decreased 2.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 21% above provincial median
Contact crime: 1% below provincial median
Property crime: 62% above 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

24

↓ 27.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

1,037

↓ 9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

661

↓ 15.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

2,112

↑ 5.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

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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Other precincts in Sedibeng

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Vaal Marina

170 crimes ↑ 16.4%

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%
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Other suburbs served by Vereeniging police station

8 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Peacehaven.

Arcon ParkDuncanvilleLeeuhofSteel ParkThree RiversUnitas ParkVereeniging Central
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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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