Zwartkop 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
Very High
in Gauteng
Reported crimes
5,103
2025-2026 · Full year
vs FY 2024-25
↓ 5.7%
fewer crimes vs FY 2024-25
vs its pre-COVID level
↓ 20.3%
below 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
Crime by type
Change vs FY 2024-25 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.
Murder
1
↓ 80% vs FY 2024-25
Violent crime
583
↓ 1.5% vs FY 2024-25
Property crime
1,147
↓ 19.5% vs FY 2024-25
Other (drug, commercial, theft)
3,373
↓ 0.6% vs FY 2024-25
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs FY 2024-25
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Commercial crime | 1,576 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 872 |
| Theft from vehicle | 416 |
| Residential burglary | 327 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 316 |
| Drug-related crime | 270 |
| Vehicle theft | 258 |
| Common assault | 237 |
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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)
Compare Zwartkop
Side-by-side crime statistics with nearby suburbs
Other suburbs served by Lyttelton police station
8 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data
SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Zwartkop.
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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
- Full methodology →
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