The Barrage Crime Statistics

The Barrage, Sedibeng, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B71/100

Safe

Total Crimes

688

-3.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,078

per 100k

Safety Score

71/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

85,049

Crime Breakdown — The Barrage (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	311	45.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	117	17.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	113	16.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	80	11.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	44	6.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	40	5.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	36	5.2%
Stock Theft	property	33	4.8%
Common assault	contact	31	4.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	12	1.7%
Kidnapping	contact	12	1.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	12	1.7%
Truck hijacking	contact	12	1.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	11	1.6%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	9	1.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	8	1.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	7	1.0%
Rape	contact	7	1.0%
Carjacking	contact	4	0.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	0.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	0.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.1%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%

The Barrage Crime Trend (2018-2025)

The Barrage Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is The Barrage Safe?

Yes, The Barrage is relatively safe.

The Barrage scores 71/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,078 per 100,000 people, The Barrage sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in The Barrage can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-65%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-3.9%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Sexual offences detected as a result of police action

45% of all crime

Rank in Sedibeng

2/14

Among safest

Crime breakdown in The Barrage

In 2025, The Barrage recorded 688 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in The Barrage is Sexual offences detected as a result of police action with 311 reported cases (45.2% of all crime in The Barrage), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 117 cases (17.0%) and Burglary at residential premises at 113 cases (16.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in The Barrage has decreased by 3.9%, a positive sign for the The Barrage community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in The Barrage?

The most reported crimes in The Barrage are Sexual offences detected as a result of police action (311 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (117 cases), Burglary at residential premises (113 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does The Barrage compare to other areas in Sedibeng?

The Barrage has a crime rate of 1,078 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Sedibeng, Vaal Marina is safer with a rate of 202 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Sedibeng

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Vaal Marina	85,049	129	202	A (95)
Boipatong	85,049	716	1,123	B (70)
Kliprivier	85,049	904	1,417	C (64)
Ratanda	85,049	1,058	1,659	C (58)
Sharpeville	85,049	1,451	2,275	D (47)
Meyerton	85,049	1,691	2,651	D (43)
Heidelberg (Gp)	85,049	1,756	2,753	D (41)
De Deur	85,049	2,062	3,232	F (34)
Vereeniging	85,049	2,800	4,389	F (23)
Sebokeng	85,049	2,813	4,410	F (22)