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Waltloo Crime Statistics

3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Waltloo falls within the Eersterust police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Eersterust, Nellmapius, Silverton.
Waltloo is a suburb in Tshwane, Gauteng. Crime in the Eersterust precinct area (covering Waltloo) remained stable vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,221 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 19.5% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (404 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+59). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

See how Eersterust compares to other Gauteng precincts vs Apr–Dec 2024 →

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

Low

in Gauteng · High nationally

Reported crimes

1,221

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

→ 1.5%

no change vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 19.5%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Eersterust precinct area (covering Waltloo) has been relatively stable vs Apr–Dec 2024 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 38% below provincial median
Contact crime: 36% below provincial median
Property crime: 62% below 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

10

↑ 42.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

515

↓ 2.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

117

↓ 26.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

589

↑ 7.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Eersterust precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime
404
Common assault
252
Malicious damage
109
Aggravated robbery
98
Serious assault
82
Residential burglary
51
Theft from vehicle
50
Common robbery
48
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Other suburbs served by Eersterust 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 Waltloo.

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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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