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Brooklyn Precinct

Tshwane|7 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Brooklyn decreased 6.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 6,286 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 11.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (1415 cases). Vehicle theft saw the biggest decrease (-236). 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.

BrooklynHatfieldLynnwoodMenlo ParkMenlynNewlandsWaterkloof

Crime volume

Very High

in Gauteng

Reported crimes

6,286

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 6.2%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 11.2%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Brooklyn decreased 6.2% 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 Brooklyn precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		1,415
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		1,158
Vehicle theft		624
Theft from vehicle		442
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		428
Common robbery		403
Residential burglary		384
Common assault		277
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime1,4151,239+176
All theft not mentioned elsewhere1,1581,334-176
Vehicle theft624860-236
Theft from vehicle442606-164
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs428253+175
Common robbery403560-157
Residential burglary384387-3
Common assault277307-30
Shoplifting249276-27
Aggravated robbery245218+27
Business burglary179167+12
Drug-related crime151133+18
Malicious damage128158-30
Kidnapping4250-8
Serious assault3738-1
Rape3239-7
Crimen injuria2921+8
Attempted murder197+12
Sexual assault1521-6
Culpable homicide10100
Murder83+5
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition57-2
Arson220
Attempted sexual offences21+1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action20+2
Abduction01-1
Contact sexual offences02-2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children03-3
Public violence000
Stock-theft000
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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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