Multi-Year Crime Trend Streaks
78 police precincts have recorded declining reported crime for three or more consecutive years, and 62 have recorded rises for three or more years, through 2025/2026. Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics.
Raw reported counts, ±2% stable band, complete financial years only. Not a safety ranking. Methodology
How long do streaks run?
Declining reported crime
3 yrs
68
4 yrs
9
7 yrs
1
Rising reported crime
3 yrs
26
4 yrs
13
5 yrs
23
Longest declining streaks
| Precinct | Streak | Year-by-year direction | Reported (2025/2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balfour TVL | 7 yrs | 577 | |
| Point | 4 yrs | 2,341 | |
| Vryburg | 4 yrs | 1,431 | |
| Matsulu | 4 yrs | 588 | |
| Amangwe | 4 yrs | 580 | |
| Badplaas | 4 yrs | 255 | |
| Steinkopf | 4 yrs | 168 | |
| Griekwastad | 4 yrs | 133 | |
| Maartenshoop | 4 yrs | 127 | |
| Van Stadensrus | 4 yrs | 47 | |
| JHB Central | 3 yrs | 9,349 | |
| Moroka | 3 yrs | 5,250 | |
| Springs | 3 yrs | 5,006 | |
| Mount Road | 3 yrs | 4,343 | |
| Klerksdorp | 3 yrs | 4,310 | |
| East London | 3 yrs | 4,063 | |
| Paarl | 3 yrs | 3,988 | |
| Randfontein | 3 yrs | 3,790 | |
| Hercules | 3 yrs | 3,396 | |
| Vryheid | 3 yrs | 3,310 | |
| Umbilo | 3 yrs | 3,146 | |
| Greenwood Park | 3 yrs | 3,126 | |
| Kwamhlanga | 3 yrs | 3,114 | |
| Brixton | 3 yrs | 2,985 | |
| Alberton | 3 yrs | 2,969 | |
| Lichtenburg | 3 yrs | 2,418 | |
| Brackendowns | 3 yrs | 2,220 | |
| Villieria | 3 yrs | 2,156 | |
| Kwa Thema | 3 yrs | 2,149 | |
| Yeoville | 3 yrs | 2,037 | |
| Makhanda | 3 yrs | 2,028 | |
| Gelvandale | 3 yrs | 1,949 | |
| Motherwell | 3 yrs | 1,894 | |
| Lansdowne | 3 yrs | 1,749 | |
| Berea | 3 yrs | 1,734 | |
| Acornhoek | 3 yrs | 1,688 | |
| Saldanha | 3 yrs | 1,604 | |
| Duduza | 3 yrs | 1,562 | |
| Mayville-Kzn | 3 yrs | 1,490 | |
| Mphephu | 3 yrs | 1,341 |
Showing the 40 longest of 78 precincts with 3+ year runs.
Longest rising streaks
| Precinct | Streak | Year-by-year direction | Reported (2025/2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delft | 5 yrs | 11,404 | |
| Tembisa | 5 yrs | 8,434 | |
| Osizweni | 5 yrs | 4,875 | |
| Atteridgeville | 5 yrs | 4,775 | |
| Mangaung | 5 yrs | 3,205 | |
| Thembalethu | 5 yrs | 3,119 | |
| Roodepan | 5 yrs | 2,790 | |
| Nongoma | 5 yrs | 2,719 | |
| Kwadabeka | 5 yrs | 2,487 | |
| Kopanong | 5 yrs | 2,485 | |
| Howick | 5 yrs | 1,500 | |
| Mmametlake | 5 yrs | 1,174 | |
| Mothotlung | 5 yrs | 1,049 | |
| Bhisho | 5 yrs | 1,041 | |
| Saron | 5 yrs | 933 | |
| Cyferskuil | 5 yrs | 809 | |
| Swartruggens | 5 yrs | 784 | |
| Bedwang | 5 yrs | 644 | |
| Maletswai | 5 yrs | 644 | |
| Tsineng | 5 yrs | 282 | |
| Doring Bay | 5 yrs | 215 | |
| Hoopdal | 5 yrs | 73 | |
| Bulgerivier | 5 yrs | 71 | |
| Brits | 4 yrs | 5,980 | |
| Qumbu | 4 yrs | 1,756 | |
| Mecklenburg | 4 yrs | 1,429 | |
| Paulpietersburg | 4 yrs | 1,315 | |
| Rawsonville | 4 yrs | 739 | |
| Prestbury | 4 yrs | 697 | |
| Hilton-Kzn | 4 yrs | 605 | |
| Sawoti | 4 yrs | 324 | |
| Arlington | 4 yrs | 239 | |
| Franklin | 4 yrs | 151 | |
| Kei Road | 4 yrs | 135 | |
| Kleinbulhoek | 4 yrs | 119 | |
| Kommissiepoort | 4 yrs | 84 | |
| Inanda | 3 yrs | 7,587 | |
| Umhlali | 3 yrs | 2,869 | |
| Cosmo City | 3 yrs | 2,832 | |
| Pongola | 3 yrs | 2,732 |
Showing the 40 longest of 62 precincts with 3+ year runs.
declined >2% rose >2% stable (±2%) incomplete year / no baseline