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Atteridgeville Precinct

Tshwane|3 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Atteridgeville increased 8.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 4,775 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 2.9% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (637 cases). Commercial crime saw the biggest increase (+129). 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.

AtteridgevilleLotus GardensSaulsville

Crime volume

High

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

4,775

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 8.9%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 2.9%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Atteridgeville rose 8.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Atteridgeville precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		637
Drug-related crime		623
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		582
Aggravated robbery		481
Serious assault		400
Commercial crime		342
Malicious damage		280
Residential burglary		257
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Common assault637585+52
Drug-related crime623588+35
All theft not mentioned elsewhere582464+118
Aggravated robbery481467+14
Serious assault400408-8
Commercial crime342213+129
Malicious damage280246+34
Residential burglary2572570
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs217157+60
Shoplifting150171-21
Theft from vehicle127156-29
Rape105116-11
Common robbery9791+6
Attempted murder8657+29
Kidnapping8688-2
Murder8662+24
Business burglary6773-6
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition5051-1
Vehicle theft4864-16
Sexual assault1615+1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action1519-4
Culpable homicide912-3
Crimen injuria67-1
Arson37-4
Neglect and ill-treatment of children20+2
Stock-theft25-3
Contact sexual offences13-2
Abduction01-1
Attempted sexual offences01-1
Public violence000
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Dube

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Welbekend

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Kameeldrift

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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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