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Montana Crime Statistics

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Montana falls within the Sinoville police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Annlin, Montana Park, Sinoville.
Montana is a suburb in Tshwane, Gauteng. Crime in the Sinoville precinct area (covering Montana) decreased 6.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,143 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 20.4% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (843 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-150). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

See how Sinoville compares to other Gauteng precincts vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 →

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

Moderate

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

3,143

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 6.8%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 20.4%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Sinoville precinct area (covering Montana) dropped 6.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

3

↑ 50% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

414

↓ 10.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

691

↓ 20.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

2,038

→ 0% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Sinoville precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime
843
All theft not mentioned elsewhere
475
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
345
Theft from vehicle
262
Vehicle theft
216
Common assault
191
Residential burglary
157
Shoplifting
148
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Other suburbs served by Sinoville police station

4 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

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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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