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Soshanguve South Crime Statistics

Rietgat Precinct |Tshwane
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Soshanguve South falls within the Rietgat police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Soshanguve Block BB, Soshanguve Extensions 1-3.
Soshanguve South is a suburb in Tshwane, Gauteng. Crime in the Rietgat precinct area (covering Soshanguve South) decreased 4.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 3,002 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 24.4% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Aggravated robbery (450 cases). Common assault saw the biggest decrease (-123). 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

Crime volume

High

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

3,002

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 4.4%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 24.4%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Rietgat precinct area (covering Soshanguve South) decreased 4.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 53% above provincial median
Contact crime: 81% above provincial median
Property crime: 24% above 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

23

↓ 8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

1,446

↓ 9.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

383

↓ 13% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

1,173

↑ 5.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Rietgat precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Aggravated robbery		450
Common assault		360
Drug-related crime		349
Serious assault		334
Residential burglary		234
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		200
Malicious damage		173
Rape		114
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Other precincts in Tshwane

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Dube

237 crimes ↑ 24.9%

Welbekend

348 crimes ↓ 12.3%

Laudium

490 crimes ↑ 18.1%

Kameeldrift

494 crimes ↓ 27%

Erasmia

570 crimes ↑ 18.2%

Wonderboompoort

602 crimes ↓ 2.4%
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Other suburbs served by Rietgat police station

3 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

Soshanguve Block BBSoshanguve Extensions 1-3
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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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