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Silverton Precinct

Tshwane|3 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Silverton decreased 2.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 4,567 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 4.7% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (832 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-152). 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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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

Die WilgersMeyersparkWillow Park Manor

Crime volume

High

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

4,567

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 2.2%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 4.7%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Silverton decreased 2.2% 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 Silverton precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		832
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		803
Common assault		600
Theft from vehicle		431
Aggravated robbery		429
Residential burglary		222
Vehicle theft		203
Malicious damage		168
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime832824+8
All theft not mentioned elsewhere803955-152
Common assault600554+46
Theft from vehicle431332+99
Aggravated robbery429514-85
Residential burglary222279-57
Vehicle theft203158+45
Malicious damage168189-21
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs135110+25
Drug-related crime121149-28
Kidnapping10782+25
Serious assault8253+29
Business burglary78124-46
Shoplifting7472+2
Common robbery6998-29
Rape5259-7
Attempted murder3922+17
Culpable homicide2722+5
Murder2312+11
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2111+10
Sexual assault19190
Crimen injuria1617-1
Contact sexual offences62+4
Arson50+5
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action20+2
Attempted sexual offences14-3
Neglect and ill-treatment of children17-6
Stock-theft10+1
Abduction01-1
Public violence000
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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

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Welbekend

728 crimes ↑ 2.4%

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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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