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Olievenhoutbosch Precinct

Tshwane|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Olievenhoutbosch increased 4.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,781 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 9.4% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (493 cases). Vehicle theft saw the biggest increase (+55). 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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HeuweloordOlievenhoutbosch

Crime volume

High

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

3,781

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 4.4%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 9.4%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Olievenhoutbosch rose 4.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Olievenhoutbosch precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		493
Aggravated robbery		430
Commercial crime		428
Common assault		365
Serious assault		348
Theft from vehicle		330
Malicious damage		202
Vehicle theft		194
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere493487+6
Aggravated robbery430449-19
Commercial crime428408+20
Common assault365326+39
Serious assault348316+32
Theft from vehicle330316+14
Malicious damage202191+11
Vehicle theft194139+55
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs168177-9
Residential burglary133128+5
Drug-related crime113130-17
Common robbery9894+4
Kidnapping7562+13
Attempted murder7069+1
Murder7049+21
Business burglary6886-18
Rape6672-6
Shoplifting4131+10
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2932-3
Culpable homicide2616+10
Neglect and ill-treatment of children114+7
Sexual assault1013-3
Arson34-1
Crimen injuria38-5
Public violence20+2
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action29-7
Stock-theft20+2
Attempted sexual offences13-2
Abduction01-1
Contact sexual offences03-3
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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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