Question 1

Is Zwartkop safe to live in?

Accepted Answer

The Erasmia precinct (covering Zwartkop) recorded 570 serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025 — up 18.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024. 26 murders were reported. It sits in the "Very Low" crime-volume tier for Gauteng precincts. Nationally, it sits in the "Moderate" crime-volume tier across all 1,170 SA precincts. SafeSuburb presents SAPS figures as published — we do not rate suburbs safe or unsafe. SAPS reports crime at precinct level, not per suburb, so all suburbs in this precinct share the same data.

Question 2

What is the crime rate in Zwartkop?

Accepted Answer

The Erasmia precinct (covering Zwartkop) reported 570 serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025 (3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025)), including 236 violent crimes and 121 property crimes. 26 murders were reported. Crime is up 18.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024.

Question 3

Has crime in Zwartkop increased or decreased?

Accepted Answer

Crime in the Erasmia precinct (covering Zwartkop) has increased 18.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024. The precinct reported 570 serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, compared to the same period in the previous financial year.

Question 4

What is the most common crime in Zwartkop?

Accepted Answer

The most frequently reported crime in Zwartkop (Erasmia precinct) is Aggravated robbery, with 104 cases reported in Apr–Dec 2025. This is followed by Residential burglary (63 cases).

Question 5

What police station covers Zwartkop?

Accepted Answer

Zwartkop is covered by the Erasmia police station (SAPS). Other suburbs in this precinct include Claudius, Erasmia, Gerhardsville, Hennops, Laezonia.

Question 6

Where is Zwartkop located?

Accepted Answer

Zwartkop is a suburb in Tshwane, Gauteng. It is served by the Erasmia SAPS police station.

Question 7

Which suburbs share crime data with Zwartkop?

Accepted Answer

Zwartkop falls within the Erasmia police precinct, which also covers: Claudius, Erasmia, Gerhardsville, Hennops, Laezonia. SAPS reports crime at precinct level, so all these suburbs share the same crime statistics as Zwartkop.

Crime category	Reported count
Aggravated robbery	104
Residential burglary	63
Carjacking	47
Serious assault	39
Common assault	35
Malicious damage	34
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	33
Drug-related crime	28

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