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Unitas Park Crime Statistics

Vereeniging Precinct |Sedibeng
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Unitas Park 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, Peacehaven, Steel Park and 2 more.
Unitas Park is a suburb in Sedibeng, Gauteng. Crime in the Vereeniging precinct area (covering Unitas Park) decreased 6.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 2,249 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 24.6% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (333 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest decrease (-68). 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

Moderate

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

2,249

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 6.1%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 24.6%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Vereeniging precinct area (covering Unitas Park) dropped 6.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 14% above provincial median
Contact crime: 6% below provincial median
Property crime: 52% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

21

↓ 12.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

753

↓ 12.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

471

↓ 19.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

1,025

↑ 8.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Vereeniging precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		333
Common assault		280
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		228
Aggravated robbery		190
Residential burglary		151
Vehicle theft		136
Malicious damage		118
Shoplifting		114
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Other precincts in Sedibeng

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Vaal Marina

97 crimes ↑ 11.2%

The Barrage

357 crimes ↓ 13.6%

Kliprivier

675 crimes ↓ 16.4%

Boipatong

687 crimes → 0.1%

Ratanda

971 crimes → 1.4%

Meyerton

1,313 crimes ↓ 10.8%
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Side-by-side crime statistics with nearby suburbs

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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 Unitas Park.

Arcon ParkDuncanvilleLeeuhofPeacehavenSteel ParkThree RiversVereeniging 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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