Welbekend Precinct
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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
Very Low
in Gauteng · Moderate nationally
Reported crimes
728
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 2.4%
more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 4.1%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
All theft not mentioned elsewhere dropped significantly (-34) while Sexual offences detected as a result of police action increased (+38).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Residential burglary | 114 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 112 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 91 |
| Commercial crime | 59 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 57 |
| Aggravated robbery | 51 |
| Common assault | 43 |
| Business burglary | 32 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential burglary | 114 | 98 | +16 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 112 | 146 | -34 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 91 | 53 | +38 |
| Commercial crime | 59 | 35 | +24 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 57 | 37 | +20 |
| Aggravated robbery | 51 | 53 | -2 |
| Common assault | 43 | 73 | -30 |
| Business burglary | 32 | 20 | +12 |
| Theft from vehicle | 31 | 34 | -3 |
| Malicious damage | 28 | 37 | -9 |
| Stock-theft | 26 | 22 | +4 |
| Serious assault | 23 | 30 | -7 |
| Vehicle theft | 14 | 15 | -1 |
| Culpable homicide | 13 | 9 | +4 |
| Rape | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Common robbery | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Murder | 5 | 4 | +1 |
| Kidnapping | 4 | 3 | +1 |
| Attempted murder | 3 | 5 | -2 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Public violence | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Crimen injuria | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Drug-related crime | 0 | 11 | -11 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 1 | -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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