Pretoria (Tshwane) Crime Statistics
Pretoria (Tshwane), Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data
Total Crimes (2025)
91,439
4.7%
Crime Rate per 100k
2,263
Population
4,040,316
Precincts
36
Is Pretoria (Tshwane) Safe?
Pretoria (Tshwane) recorded a crime rate of 2,263 per 100,000 people in the latest SAPS data — 25.4% below the Gauteng provincial average of 3,035 per 100,000. Of the 36 police precincts in Pretoria (Tshwane), 7 are rated A or B (Safe to Very Safe), while 24 are rated D or F (High Risk). Crime decreased by 4.7% compared to the previous year.
Precincts in Pretoria (Tshwane)
| Precinct | Population | Crimes | Rate | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunnyside | 112,231 | 4,998 | 5,938 | F (16) |
| Brooklyn | 112,231 | 4,773 | 5,670 | F (17) |
| Akasia | 112,231 | 4,771 | 5,668 | F (17) |
| Temba | 112,231 | 4,718 | 5,605 | F (17) |
| Mamelodi East | 112,231 | 4,597 | 5,461 | F (17) |
| Pretoria Central | 112,231 | 4,028 | 4,786 | F (20) |
| Lyttelton | 112,231 | 3,900 | 4,633 | F (21) |
| Atteridgeville | 112,231 | 3,537 | 4,202 | F (24) |
| Silverton | 112,231 | 3,480 | 4,134 | F (25) |
| Soshanguve | 112,231 | 3,399 | 4,038 | F (25) |
Pretoria (Tshwane) Crime Trend (2018-2025)
Pretoria (Tshwane) Crime Breakdown (2025)
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