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Madeira Precinct

OR Tambo|3 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Madeira increased 14.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,231 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 16.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (718 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+612). 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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MadeiraNorthcrestNorwood

Crime volume

Very High

in Eastern Cape

Reported crimes

3,231

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 14.8%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 16.2%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Madeira rose 14.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Madeira precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		718
Commercial crime		461
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		338
Aggravated robbery		276
Common assault		197
Theft from vehicle		189
Serious assault		161
Drug-related crime		149
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs718106+612
Commercial crime461589-128
All theft not mentioned elsewhere338295+43
Aggravated robbery276410-134
Common assault197187+10
Theft from vehicle189230-41
Serious assault161133+28
Drug-related crime149127+22
Business burglary125111+14
Malicious damage116114+2
Residential burglary10161+40
Shoplifting96102-6
Common robbery8997-8
Vehicle theft4850-2
Murder3546-11
Rape3438-4
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2742-15
Attempted murder1738-21
Crimen injuria1411+3
Culpable homicide139+4
Kidnapping123+9
Sexual assault58-3
Stock-theft31+2
Arson220
Attempted sexual offences220
Public violence20+2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children110
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences01-1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action01-1
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Other precincts in OR Tambo

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Majola

103 crimes ↑

Hlababomvu

138 crimes ↑ 6.2%

Coffee Bay

175 crimes ↓ 15.9%

Thina Falls

240 crimes ↑ 56.9%

Mtontsasa

265 crimes → 1.1%

Kwaaiman

315 crimes ↓ 3.7%
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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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