Laudium Precinct
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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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Crime volume
Very Low
in Gauteng · Moderate nationally
Reported crimes
490
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 18.1%
more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 10%
below 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Common assault dropped significantly (-20) while Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs increased (+48).
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 |
|---|---|
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 71 |
| Drug-related crime | 64 |
| Aggravated robbery | 56 |
| Serious assault | 48 |
| Common assault | 41 |
| Vehicle theft | 40 |
| Residential burglary | 33 |
| Malicious damage | 31 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 71 | 23 | +48 |
| Drug-related crime | 64 | 48 | +16 |
| Aggravated robbery | 56 | 54 | +2 |
| Serious assault | 48 | 40 | +8 |
| Common assault | 41 | 61 | -20 |
| Vehicle theft | 40 | 13 | +27 |
| Residential burglary | 33 | 44 | -11 |
| Malicious damage | 31 | 22 | +9 |
| Carjacking | 23 | 7 | +16 |
| Theft from vehicle | 16 | 13 | +3 |
| Rape | 13 | 11 | +2 |
| Murder | 10 | 11 | -1 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 10 | 11 | -1 |
| Attempted murder | 6 | 10 | -4 |
| Kidnapping | 6 | 3 | +3 |
| Business burglary | 5 | 11 | -6 |
| Common robbery | 5 | 13 | -8 |
| Crimen injuria | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 2 | 7 | -5 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 2 | 7 | -5 |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Culpable homicide | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stock-theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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