Magaliesburg 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 · Low nationally
Reported crimes
485
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 17.4%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 28.8%
below 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs dropped significantly (-19) while Murder increased (+7).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 83 |
| Common assault | 78 |
| Serious assault | 64 |
| Residential burglary | 42 |
| Malicious damage | 28 |
| Drug-related crime | 25 |
| Business burglary | 22 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 22 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 83 | 93 | -10 |
| Common assault | 78 | 90 | -12 |
| Serious assault | 64 | 60 | +4 |
| Residential burglary | 42 | 49 | -7 |
| Malicious damage | 28 | 37 | -9 |
| Drug-related crime | 25 | 36 | -11 |
| Business burglary | 22 | 27 | -5 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 22 | 41 | -19 |
| Aggravated robbery | 20 | 32 | -12 |
| Commercial crime | 18 | 25 | -7 |
| Murder | 14 | 7 | +7 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 13 | 16 | -3 |
| Attempted murder | 11 | 5 | +6 |
| Rape | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 7 | 5 | +2 |
| Theft from vehicle | 7 | 9 | -2 |
| Common robbery | 5 | 6 | -1 |
| Culpable homicide | 5 | 6 | -1 |
| Stock-theft | 5 | 13 | -8 |
| Kidnapping | 2 | 7 | -5 |
| Abduction | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Public violence | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Arson | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Crimen injuria | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Sexual assault | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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