Akasia Crime Statistics

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

F17/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

4,771

+1.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

5,668

per 100k

Safety Score

17/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

112,231

Crime Breakdown — Akasia (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	1,161	24.3%
Common assault	contact	764	16.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	667	14.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	472	9.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	456	9.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	400	8.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	365	7.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	315	6.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	247	5.2%
Carjacking	contact	181	3.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	181	3.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	160	3.4%
Common robbery	contact	141	3.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	137	2.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	128	2.7%
Kidnapping	contact	100	2.1%
Rape	contact	85	1.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	84	1.8%
Murder	contact	63	1.3%
Attempted murder	contact	49	1.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	47	1.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	39	0.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	29	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	25	0.5%
Truck hijacking	contact	23	0.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	20	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	8	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	7	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.1%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%

Akasia Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Akasia Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Akasia Safe?

No, Akasia has high crime levels.

Akasia scores 17/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Akasia is 5,668 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Akasia, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+85%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+1.3%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

24% of all crime

Rank in Pretoria (Tshwane)

34/36

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Akasia

In 2025, Akasia recorded 4,771 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Akasia is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 1,161 reported cases (24.3% of all crime in Akasia), followed by Common assault at 764 cases (16.0%) and Burglary at residential premises at 667 cases (14.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Akasia has increased by 1.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Akasia area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Akasia?

The most reported crimes in Akasia are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (1,161 cases), Common assault (764 cases), Burglary at residential premises (667 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Akasia has a crime rate of 5,668 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Pretoria (Tshwane), Dube is safer with a rate of 285 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Pretoria (Tshwane)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Dube	112,231	240	285	A (92)
Welbekend	112,231	518	616	A (83)
Laudium	112,231	581	691	A (80)
Erasmia	112,231	682	810	B (77)
Ekangala	112,231	721	856	B (77)
Kameeldrift	112,231	725	862	B (76)
Wonderboompoort	112,231	887	1,054	B (72)
Pretoria Moot	112,231	1,256	1,492	C (61)
Cullinan	112,231	1,270	1,508	C (61)
Eersterust	112,231	1,470	1,746	C (56)