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Hartbeespoortdam Precinct

Bojanala|7 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Hartbeespoortdam increased 4.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,433 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 7.3% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (332 cases). Vehicle theft saw the biggest increase (+59). 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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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

HartbeespoortIfafiKosmosMeerhofMelodiePecanwoodSchoemansville

Crime volume

Very High

in North West · High nationally

Reported crimes

2,433

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 4.5%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 7.3%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Hartbeespoortdam rose 4.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Hartbeespoortdam precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		332
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		326
Drug-related crime		271
Residential burglary		235
Common assault		187
Vehicle theft		159
Malicious damage		143
Serious assault		134
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime332296+36
All theft not mentioned elsewhere326342-16
Drug-related crime271256+15
Residential burglary2352350
Common assault187158+29
Vehicle theft159100+59
Malicious damage143108+35
Serious assault134149-15
Aggravated robbery120146-26
Theft from vehicle105108-3
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs9587+8
Business burglary88117-29
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action7855+23
Common robbery2526-1
Kidnapping21210
Attempted murder2022-2
Shoplifting2018+2
Culpable homicide1613+3
Rape15150
Murder1021-11
Sexual assault990
Stock-theft98+1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition710-3
Public violence31+2
Arson21+1
Attempted sexual offences110
Contact sexual offences12-1
Crimen injuria12-1
Abduction01-1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children01-1
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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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