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Waterkloof Crime Statistics

3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Waterkloof falls within the Brooklyn police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Brooklyn, Hatfield, Lynnwood, Menlo Park, Menlyn and 1 more.
Waterkloof is a suburb in Tshwane, Gauteng. Crime in the Brooklyn precinct area (covering Waterkloof) decreased 10.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 2,926 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 15.6% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Vehicle theft (472 cases). Vehicle theft saw the biggest decrease (-239). 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

High

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

2,926

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 10.3%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 15.6%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Brooklyn precinct area (covering Waterkloof) decreased 10.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 49% above provincial median
Contact crime: 1% above provincial median
Property crime: 300% 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

7

↑ 600% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

805

↓ 14.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

1,239

↓ 21.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

882

↑ 18.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Brooklyn precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Vehicle theft
472
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
348
Theft from vehicle
329
Common robbery
325
Residential burglary
290
Common assault
213
Shoplifting
198
Aggravated robbery
182
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Other suburbs served by Brooklyn police station

7 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

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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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