Sedibeng Crime Statistics

Sedibeng has 14 SAPS precincts covering 55 suburbs. In Apr–Jun 2026 they recorded 9,059 reported crimes, including 2,936 contact (violent) and 1,243 property crimes; the largest categories were Drug-related crime (1,417), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (914), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (823). 2 precincts reported fewer crimes than in Apr–Jun 2025; 11 reported more. SAPS publishes counts per precinct, not a crime rate per resident, and larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

Violent crimes

2,936

Apr–Jun 2026

Property crimes

1,243

Apr–Jun 2026

Improving

precincts with fewer crimes

Worsening

precincts with more crimes

Updated 29 Aug 2026 · SAPS Q1 2026-27 release

Crime by category in Sedibeng

See how each crime type ranks across Sedibeng precincts.

↓ Most improved

The Barrage↓ 21.1%Heidelberg (Gp)↓ 9.5%

↑ Most worsened

Ratanda↑ 29.1%Sharpeville↑ 14.6%Boipatong↑ 13%

How much crime is reported in each Sedibeng precinct?

Total reported crimes (Apr–Jun 2026). Colour shows trend vs Apr–Jun 2025.

Total reported crimes by precinct in this district, Apr–Jun 2026
Precinct	Reported count	Change vs Apr–Jun 2025
Vanderbijlpark	1,444	↑11.9%
Orange Farms	1,210	↑5.8%
Evaton	1,208	↑11.1%
Vereeniging	932	↑2.4%
Sebokeng	922	↑10.7%
De Deur	646	→1.4%
Meyerton	595	↑11.8%
Heidelberg (Gp)	502	↓9.5%
Sharpeville	480	↑14.6%
Ratanda	382	↑29.1%
Kliprivier	294	↑3.5%
Boipatong	234	↑13%
The Barrage	172	↓21.1%
Vaal Marina	38	↑8.6%