Most Improved Areas in Gauteng
Source: South African Police Service (SAPS)Last updated 2026-03-18
Of Gauteng's 146 police precincts, 77 reported less crime than the previous year, 39 were stable, and 30 reported more crime. Based on SAPS quarterly statistics for Apr–Dec 2025 vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Ranked by percentage change in total serious crimes. Raw counts — not adjusted for population.
77
Improving
39
Stable
30
Worsening
Most Improved (77)
| Precinct | Change |
|---|---|
| -30.5% | |
| -27% | |
| -18.2% | |
| -17.4% | |
| -16.4% | |
| -16.1% | |
| -15.7% | |
| -15.4% | |
| -14.8% | |
| -14.5% | |
11Ekangala | -13.7% |
12Tarlton | -13.7% |
| -13.6% | |
| -13.6% | |
15Edenvale | -13.4% |
| -13% | |
17Daveyton | -12.6% |
18Rosebank | -12.5% |
| -12.3% | |
| -12.1% | |
| -11.4% | |
22Moroka | -11.4% |
23Duduza | -11.1% |
24Meyerton | -10.8% |
| -10.8% | |
26Tsakane | -10.7% |
27Brooklyn | -10.3% |
28Loate | -10.1% |
| -9.8% | |
| -9.7% | |
| -9.6% | |
32Mabopane | -9.6% |
| -9.6% | |
34Hillbrow | -9.5% |
| -9.4% | |
36Florida | -8.8% |
37Brixton | -8.6% |
| -8.6% | |
39Temba | -8% |
40Yeoville | -7.9% |
| -7.8% | |
| -7.7% | |
| -7.4% | |
| -7.3% | |
45Springs | -6.8% |
| -6.6% | |
47Randburg | -6.5% |
48Alberton | -6.4% |
| -6.2% | |
| -6.1% | |
51De Deur | -5.9% |
| -5.9% | |
53Hercules | -5.8% |
| -5.7% | |
| -5.1% | |
56Booysens | -4.7% |
| -4.7% | |
| -4.7% | |
| -4.6% | |
60Bramley | -4.4% |
61Rietgat | -4.4% |
62Devon | -4.1% |
| -4% | |
| -3.8% | |
65Brakpan | -3.5% |
66Boschkop | -3.1% |
| -2.9% | |
| -2.9% | |
| -2.8% | |
70Honeydew | -2.6% |
| -2.5% | |
| -2.4% | |
73Sandton | -2.3% |
| -2.2% | |
| -2.2% | |
| -2.2% | |
77Cullinan | -2.1% |
Most Worsened (30)
| Precinct | Change |
|---|---|
1Dube | +24.9% |
| +18.2% | |
| +18.1% | |
| +14.6% | |
| +13.8% | |
| +12% | |
| +11.9% | |
| +11.2% | |
| +10.6% | |
10Lenasia | +9.9% |
| +8.3% | |
| +8.2% | |
| +8.1% | |
| +8% | |
| +7.8% | |
16Sebokeng | +7.4% |
17Tembisa | +7.2% |
18Edenpark | +6.6% |
19Boksburg | +6.6% |
20Parkview | +6.3% |
| +5.8% | |
| +5.7% | |
23Jeppe | +4.9% |
24Midrand | +4.2% |
25Kliptown | +4.1% |
26Protea | +3.7% |
| +3.6% | |
| +3.2% | |
29Mamelodi | +3.2% |
30Sebenza | +2.9% |
Data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics (Apr–Dec 2025 vs Apr–Dec 2024). Percentage changes compare total serious crimes vs the previous year. Precincts with very low crime counts may show large percentage swings from small absolute changes. Methodology →