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Akasia Precinct

Tshwane|6 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Akasia decreased 2.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 6,071 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 11% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (1154 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest increase (+136). 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.

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Crime volume

Very High

in Gauteng

Reported crimes

6,071

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 2.7%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 11%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Akasia decreased 2.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Akasia precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		1,154
Common assault		728
Aggravated robbery		679
Residential burglary		597
Theft from vehicle		451
Serious assault		431
Malicious damage		389
Commercial crime		325
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere1,1541,018+136
Common assault728753-25
Aggravated robbery679755-76
Residential burglary597606-9
Theft from vehicle451467-16
Serious assault431455-24
Malicious damage389395-6
Commercial crime325412-87
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs20487+117
Vehicle theft173247-74
Drug-related crime158171-13
Common robbery129165-36
Shoplifting127160-33
Rape9890+8
Kidnapping95100-5
Business burglary8488-4
Murder6062-2
Attempted murder5676-20
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition3925+14
Culpable homicide2738-11
Sexual assault2425-1
Crimen injuria18180
Neglect and ill-treatment of children101+9
Arson711-4
Attempted sexual offences42+2
Public violence38-5
Stock-theft110
Abduction01-1
Contact sexual offences03-3
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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Other precincts in Tshwane

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Dube

314 crimes ↑ 15.4%

Welbekend

728 crimes ↑ 2.4%

Laudium

778 crimes ↑ 6.1%

Erasmia

900 crimes ↑ 4.8%

Kameeldrift

944 crimes ↓ 21.9%

Ekangala

953 crimes ↓ 13.1%
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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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