Silverton Crime Statistics

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

F25/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

3,480

-0.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,134

per 100k

Safety Score

25/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

112,231

Crime Breakdown — Silverton (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	897	25.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	796	22.9%
Common assault	contact	588	16.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	439	12.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	221	6.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	209	6.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	192	5.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	164	4.7%
Carjacking	contact	153	4.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	141	4.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	109	3.1%
Kidnapping	contact	109	3.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	88	2.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	71	2.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	71	2.0%
Common robbery	contact	65	1.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	57	1.6%
Rape	contact	53	1.5%
Attempted murder	contact	45	1.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	37	1.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	29	0.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	23	0.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	20	0.6%
Murder	contact	19	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	13	0.4%
Truck hijacking	contact	12	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	5	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.1%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	3	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	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%

Silverton Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Silverton Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Silverton Safe?

No, Silverton has high crime levels.

Silverton scores 25/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Silverton is 4,134 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Silverton, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+35%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-0.9%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

26% of all crime

Rank in Pretoria (Tshwane)

28/36

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Silverton

In 2025, Silverton recorded 3,480 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Silverton is Commercial Crime with 897 reported cases (25.8% of all crime in Silverton), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 796 cases (22.9%) and Common assault at 588 cases (16.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Silverton has decreased by 0.9%, a positive sign for the Silverton community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Silverton?

The most reported crimes in Silverton are Commercial Crime (897 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (796 cases), Common assault (588 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Silverton has a crime rate of 4,134 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Pretoria (Tshwane), Dube is safer with a rate of 285 per 100k.

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Eersterust	112,231	1,470	1,746	C (56)