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Wedela Crime Statistics

West Rand|1 suburb
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Wedela remained stable vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 319 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 13.7% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (76 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+23). 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

Crime volume

Very Low

in Gauteng · Low nationally

Reported crimes

319

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

→ 1.6%

no change vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 13.7%

below 2018-2019

Crime in Wedela has been relatively stable vs Apr–Dec 2024 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Wedela precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
76
Serious assault
62
Residential burglary
37
Malicious damage
22
Common assault
16
Theft from vehicle
13
Drug-related crime
12
Rape
12
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs7653+23
Serious assault6274-12
Residential burglary3746-9
Malicious damage2212+10
Common assault1619-3
Theft from vehicle132+11
Drug-related crime127+5
Rape129+3
Vehicle theft126+6
Common robbery105+5
Aggravated robbery924-15
Attempted murder812-4
Business burglary68-2
Sexual assault50+5
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition48-4
Robbery at non-residential premises36-3
Crimen injuria21+1
Culpable homicide20+2
Kidnapping26-4
Murder210-8
Arson12-1
Carjacking12-1
Robbery at residential premises14-3
Stock-theft13-2
Abduction01-1
Attempted sexual offences01-1
Bank robbery000
Contact sexual offences01-1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children01-1
Public violence01-1
Robbery of cash in transit000
Shoplifting000
Truck hijacking000
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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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