Ga-Rankuwa Crime Statistics
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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
Moderate
in Gauteng · Very High nationally
Reported crimes
2,060
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 5.7%
more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 11%
below 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Robbery at residential premises dropped significantly (-33) while Drug-related crime increased (+68).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Common assault | 339 |
| Aggravated robbery | 286 |
| Serious assault | 276 |
| Drug-related crime | 193 |
| Residential burglary | 171 |
| Malicious damage | 171 |
| Carjacking | 79 |
| Common robbery | 60 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common assault | 339 | 367 | -28 |
| Aggravated robbery | 286 | 266 | +20 |
| Serious assault | 276 | 251 | +25 |
| Drug-related crime | 193 | 125 | +68 |
| Residential burglary | 171 | 143 | +28 |
| Malicious damage | 171 | 160 | +11 |
| Carjacking | 79 | 42 | +37 |
| Common robbery | 60 | 62 | -2 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 59 | 41 | +18 |
| Rape | 57 | 59 | -2 |
| Attempted murder | 49 | 28 | +21 |
| Theft from vehicle | 49 | 55 | -6 |
| Kidnapping | 47 | 41 | +6 |
| Business burglary | 39 | 58 | -19 |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 52 | -13 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 33 | 66 | -33 |
| Murder | 32 | 23 | +9 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 20 | 30 | -10 |
| Vehicle theft | 19 | 26 | -7 |
| Sexual assault | 9 | 16 | -7 |
| Truck hijacking | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Crimen injuria | 8 | 3 | +5 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 7 | 10 | -3 |
| Culpable homicide | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Arson | 2 | 5 | -3 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Public violence | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stock-theft | 0 | 2 | -2 |
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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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