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Wedela Crime Statistics

West Rand|1 suburb
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Wedela remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 509 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 7.5% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (85 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+19). 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

509

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 1%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 7.5%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Wedela has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (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
85
Serious assault
84
All theft not mentioned elsewhere
70
Residential burglary
52
Common assault
29
Commercial crime
28
Malicious damage
26
Drug-related crime
23
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs8566+19
Serious assault8491-7
All theft not mentioned elsewhere7062+8
Residential burglary5266-14
Common assault2925+4
Commercial crime2819+9
Malicious damage2620+6
Drug-related crime2315+8
Vehicle theft187+11
Theft from vehicle165+11
Aggravated robbery1430-16
Rape1311+2
Common robbery118+3
Attempted murder815-7
Business burglary717-10
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition510-5
Sexual assault50+5
Kidnapping410-6
Murder412-8
Culpable homicide30+3
Crimen injuria220
Arson12-1
Stock-theft14-3
Abduction01-1
Attempted sexual offences01-1
Contact sexual offences01-1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children02-2
Public violence01-1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action01-1
Shoplifting000
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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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