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Rietgat Precinct

Tshwane|3 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Rietgat decreased 5.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 4,127 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 26% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Aggravated robbery (539 cases). Common assault saw the biggest decrease (-140). 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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Soshanguve Block BBSoshanguve Extensions 1-3Soshanguve South

Crime volume

High

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

4,127

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 5.9%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 26%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Rietgat decreased 5.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Rietgat precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Aggravated robbery		539
Drug-related crime		478
Common assault		471
Serious assault		435
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		329
Residential burglary		322
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		255
Malicious damage		225
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Aggravated robbery539569-30
Drug-related crime478424+54
Common assault471611-140
Serious assault435484-49
All theft not mentioned elsewhere329373-44
Residential burglary322390-68
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs255170+85
Malicious damage225249-24
Commercial crime175199-24
Rape151132+19
Kidnapping127119+8
Business burglary9998+1
Common robbery97127-30
Attempted murder9345+48
Shoplifting88102-14
Theft from vehicle6668-2
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition5160-9
Vehicle theft3747-10
Murder3534+1
Sexual assault2027-7
Culpable homicide911-2
Crimen injuria812-4
Arson43+1
Attempted sexual offences38-5
Neglect and ill-treatment of children36-3
Stock-theft35-2
Public violence26-4
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action20+2
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences07-7
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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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