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Ekangala Crime Statistics

3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error

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Ekangala is a suburb in Tshwane, Gauteng. Crime in the Bronkhorstspruit precinct area (covering Ekangala) decreased 11.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,947 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 6.8% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (273 cases). Common assault saw the biggest decrease (-110). 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

1,947

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 11.4%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 6.8%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Bronkhorstspruit precinct area (covering Ekangala) dropped 11.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 1% below provincial median
Contact crime: 9% above provincial median
Property crime: 36% 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

13

↓ 13.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

874

↓ 19.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

420

↓ 21.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

653

↑ 13.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Bronkhorstspruit precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault
273
Aggravated robbery
258
Serious assault
183
Residential burglary
182
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
163
Malicious damage
147
Theft from vehicle
121
Drug-related crime
83
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Other suburbs served by Bronkhorstspruit police station

4 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

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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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