Question 1

Is the Stella area safe to live in?

Accepted Answer

The Stella SAPS precinct recorded 351 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026 — up 59.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. 1 murder was reported. It sits in the "Low" crime-volume tier for North West precincts. SafeSuburb presents SAPS figures as published — we do not rate precincts safe or unsafe. SAPS reports crime at precinct level, not per suburb, so every suburb in this precinct shares the same data.

Question 2

What is the crime rate in the Stella precinct?

Accepted Answer

The Stella SAPS precinct reported 351 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Crime is up 59.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Question 3

Has crime in the Stella precinct increased or decreased?

Accepted Answer

Crime in the Stella SAPS precinct has increased 59.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. The precinct reported 351 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, compared to the same period in the previous financial year.

Question 4

What is the most common crime in the Stella precinct?

Accepted Answer

The most frequently reported crime category in the Stella SAPS precinct is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm.

Question 5

What suburbs does the Stella police station cover?

Accepted Answer

The Stella SAPS precinct covers: Stella. All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level, not per suburb.

Crime category	Reported count
Serious assault	98
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	53
Residential burglary	47
Stock-theft	32
Common assault	26
Business burglary	25
Malicious damage	16
Rape	16

Category	2025-2026	2024-2025	Change
Serious assault	98	60	+38
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	53	28	+25
Residential burglary	47	27	+20
Stock-theft	32	28	+4
Common assault	26	22	+4
Business burglary	25	10	+15
Malicious damage	16	10	+6
Rape	16	8	+8
Commercial crime	11	6	+5
Theft from vehicle	7	6	+1
Culpable homicide	4	2	+2
Aggravated robbery	4	3	+1
Common robbery	2	2	0
Drug-related crime	2	1	+1
Vehicle theft	2	0	+2
Attempted murder	1	1	0
Crimen injuria	1	0	+1
Kidnapping	1	0	+1
Murder	1	2	-1
Sexual assault	1	1	0
Shoplifting	1	0	+1
Abduction	0	0	0
Arson	0	0	0
Attempted sexual offences	0	0	0
Contact sexual offences	0	0	0
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	0	3	-3
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	0	0	0
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	0	0	0
Public violence	0	0	0
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	0	0	0

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