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Soshanguve Precinct

Tshwane|5 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Soshanguve decreased 3.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 4,522 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 6.6% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (710 cases). Aggravated robbery saw the biggest decrease (-88). 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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Crime volume

High

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

4,522

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 3.4%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 6.6%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Soshanguve decreased 3.4% 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 Soshanguve precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		710
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		588
Residential burglary		449
Serious assault		405
Drug-related crime		405
Aggravated robbery		402
Malicious damage		257
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		232
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Common assault710674+36
All theft not mentioned elsewhere588649-61
Residential burglary449470-21
Serious assault405421-16
Drug-related crime405359+46
Aggravated robbery402490-88
Malicious damage257255+2
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs232171+61
Shoplifting188186+2
Commercial crime148154-6
Theft from vehicle141209-68
Common robbery121148-27
Business burglary10289+13
Rape9193-2
Kidnapping7371+2
Attempted murder4467-23
Vehicle theft3643-7
Murder3237-5
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2241-19
Crimen injuria21210
Sexual assault1910+9
Culpable homicide187+11
Public violence80+8
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action41+3
Contact sexual offences21+1
Stock-theft21+1
Attempted sexual offences12-1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children14-3
Abduction01-1
Arson06-6
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Other precincts in Tshwane

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Dube

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Welbekend

728 crimes ↑ 2.4%

Laudium

778 crimes ↑ 6.1%

Erasmia

900 crimes ↑ 4.8%

Kameeldrift

944 crimes ↓ 21.9%

Ekangala

953 crimes ↓ 13.1%
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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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