Vaal Marina Crime Statistics

Vaal Marina, Sedibeng, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A95/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

129

+15.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

202

per 100k

Safety Score

95/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

85,049

Crime Breakdown — Vaal Marina (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	32	24.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	29	22.5%
Common assault	contact	21	16.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	21	16.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	13	10.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	11	8.5%
Stock Theft	property	8	6.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	7	5.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	3.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	5	3.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	4	3.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	4	3.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	3.1%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.8%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.8%
Murder	contact	1	0.8%
Rape	contact	1	0.8%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Vaal Marina Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Vaal Marina Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Vaal Marina Safe?

Yes, Vaal Marina is relatively safe.

Vaal Marina scores 95/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 202 per 100,000 people, Vaal Marina sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Vaal Marina can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-93%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+15.2%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

25% of all crime

Rank in Sedibeng

1/14

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Vaal Marina

In 2025, Vaal Marina recorded 129 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Vaal Marina is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 32 reported cases (24.8% of all crime in Vaal Marina), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 29 cases (22.5%) and Common assault at 21 cases (16.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Vaal Marina has increased by 15.2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Vaal Marina area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Vaal Marina?

The most reported crimes in Vaal Marina are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (32 cases), Burglary at residential premises (29 cases), Common assault (21 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Vaal Marina compare to other areas in Sedibeng?

Vaal Marina has a crime rate of 202 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Sedibeng, Vaal Marina is among the safer areas.

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