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Riviera Crime Statistics

3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Riviera falls within the Pretoria Moot police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Booysens, Capital Park, Mayville, Mountain View, Rietfontein and 1 more.
Riviera is a suburb in Tshwane, Gauteng. Crime in the Pretoria Moot precinct area (covering Riviera) decreased 12.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 744 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 20.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Vehicle theft (110 cases). Vehicle theft saw the biggest decrease (-41). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

See how Pretoria Moot compares to other Gauteng precincts vs Apr–Dec 2024 →

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 Low

in Gauteng · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

744

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 12.1%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 20.2%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Pretoria Moot precinct area (covering Riviera) dropped 12.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 62% below provincial median
Contact crime: 78% below provincial median
Property crime: 8% below provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

1

↓ 80% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

178

↓ 9.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

286

↓ 10.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

280

↓ 14.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Pretoria Moot precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Vehicle theft
110
Drug-related crime
100
Theft from vehicle
76
Common assault
74
Residential burglary
71
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
65
Malicious damage
44
Aggravated robbery
41
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Other suburbs served by Pretoria Moot police station

7 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Riviera.

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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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