Wierdabrug Crime Statistics

Wierdabrug, Pretoria (Tshwane), Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F28/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

3,151

-7.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,743

per 100k

Safety Score

28/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

112,231

Crime Breakdown — Wierdabrug (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1,236	39.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	575	18.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	415	13.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	337	10.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	257	8.2%
Common assault	contact	220	7.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	195	6.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	131	4.2%
Common robbery	contact	120	3.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	101	3.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	96	3.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	95	3.0%
Carjacking	contact	79	2.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	75	2.4%
Kidnapping	contact	45	1.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	43	1.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	39	1.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	28	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	21	0.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	20	0.6%
Attempted murder	contact	19	0.6%
Murder	contact	12	0.4%
Rape	contact	12	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	11	0.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	9	0.3%
Truck hijacking	contact	8	0.3%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

Wierdabrug Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Wierdabrug Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Wierdabrug Safe?

No, Wierdabrug has high crime levels.

Wierdabrug scores 28/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Wierdabrug is 3,743 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Wierdabrug, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+22%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-7.2%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

39% of all crime

Rank in Pretoria (Tshwane)

24/36

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Wierdabrug

In 2025, Wierdabrug recorded 3,151 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Wierdabrug is Commercial Crime with 1,236 reported cases (39.2% of all crime in Wierdabrug), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 575 cases (18.2%) and Burglary at residential premises at 415 cases (13.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Wierdabrug has decreased by 7.2%, a positive sign for the Wierdabrug community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Wierdabrug?

The most reported crimes in Wierdabrug are Commercial Crime (1,236 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (575 cases), Burglary at residential premises (415 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Wierdabrug compare to other areas in Pretoria (Tshwane)?

Wierdabrug has a crime rate of 3,743 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Pretoria (Tshwane), Dube is safer with a rate of 285 per 100k.

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