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Eersterust Precinct

Tshwane|4 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Eersterust increased 2.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,058 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 26.1% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (557 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+80). 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.

EersterustNellmapiusSilvertonWaltloo

Crime volume

Low

in Gauteng · High nationally

Reported crimes

2,058

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 2.3%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 26.1%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Eersterust rose 2.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Eersterust precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		557
Common assault		338
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		313
Malicious damage		154
Aggravated robbery		136
Serious assault		120
Residential burglary		75
Common robbery		72
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime557477+80
Common assault338324+14
All theft not mentioned elsewhere313287+26
Malicious damage154148+6
Aggravated robbery136165-29
Serious assault120138-18
Residential burglary75106-31
Common robbery7269+3
Theft from vehicle6690-24
Commercial crime6365-2
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs3014+16
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action3011+19
Rape1711+6
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1614+2
Kidnapping12120
Business burglary1117-6
Murder107+3
Crimen injuria990
Vehicle theft915-6
Attempted murder813-5
Sexual assault54+1
Arson25-3
Public violence220
Culpable homicide13-2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children110
Shoplifting15-4
Abduction000
Attempted sexual offences000
Contact sexual offences000
Stock-theft000
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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

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728 crimes ↑ 2.4%

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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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