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Garsfontein Precinct

Tshwane|6 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Garsfontein decreased 6.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,408 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 7% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (1067 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-130). 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.

Faerie GlenGarsfonteinLynnwood ManorMoreleta ParkPretorius ParkThe Willows

Crime volume

Moderate

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

3,408

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 6.4%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 7%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Garsfontein dropped 6.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Garsfontein precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		1,067
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		529
Residential burglary		409
Vehicle theft		396
Theft from vehicle		204
Common assault		154
Shoplifting		130
Aggravated robbery		99
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime1,067960+107
All theft not mentioned elsewhere529659-130
Residential burglary409377+32
Vehicle theft396378+18
Theft from vehicle204294-90
Common assault154203-49
Shoplifting130151-21
Aggravated robbery99118-19
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs7959+20
Common robbery7164+7
Malicious damage7161+10
Business burglary62102-40
Drug-related crime2953-24
Serious assault2852-24
Kidnapping1524-9
Sexual assault1310+3
Culpable homicide1217-5
Rape1116-5
Crimen injuria915-6
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition83+5
Neglect and ill-treatment of children53+2
Murder39-6
Attempted murder29-7
Contact sexual offences13-2
Public violence10+1
Abduction01-1
Arson000
Attempted sexual offences01-1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
Stock-theft000
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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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