Commercial crime, kidnapping, and burglary at non-residential premises among crimes ranked high in Midrand
While there are positive signs with some reductions in property and minor crimes, the sharp rise in organised and violent crimes, particularly commercial crime, kidnapping, and non-residential burglaries, calls for targeted strategies to address these issues.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has released the crime statistics for the fourth quarter of the 2024/2025 financial year, covering the period from January to March 2025. These statistics highlight notable crime trends reported at the Midrand Police Station across various categories.
Midrand has seen significant impacts in specific crime areas, including commercial crime, kidnapping, and burglary at non-residential premises, among others, placing the station among the top ten in these categories both provincially and nationally.
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In terms of common robbery, the station is ranked 10th provincially and 25th nationally. Reported cases have shown a slight increase from 61 to 62, indicating a modest rise. Conversely, trio crimes, which include housebreaking, vehicle theft, and robbery, have decreased from 91 to 79 cases. The station holds the 11th position provincially and 18th nationally for these offences.
Carjacking incidents have also declined, decreasing from 46 cases last year to 40, leading to Midrand’s 12th provincial and 18th national ranking. However, robbery at non-residential premises is a growing concern, with reports rising from 14 to 18. In this category, Midrand ranks sixth provincially and 12th nationally.
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Truck hijacking cases have seen a slight increase, rising from five to six incidents, resulting in a ranking of 12th both provincially and nationally. Kidnapping remains a significant issue, with reports increasing from 36 to 47. Midrand ranks seventh provincially and eighth nationally for kidnapping reports, placing it among the top ten stations in this category.
Property-related crime has decreased from 429 to 349 reports, leading to a ranking of fifth provincially and 15th nationally. However, burglary at non-residential premises continues to be a major problem, with reports rising from 48 to 71. The station holds the top provincial position and ranks seventh nationally in this area.
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Other serious crimes have increased from 861 reports to 968, securing first place provincially and second place nationally for Midrand. Furthermore, reports of commercial crime surged from 406 to 564, marking a 38.9% increase and placing the station first, both provincially and nationally, in this category.
Shoplifting has seen a notable decrease of 21.7%, dropping from 106 reports to 83, resulting in Midrand’s third provincial and eighth national ranking. Reports of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs decreased slightly by 6.8%, from 190 to 177 cases, with Midrand ranking third provincially and fifth nationally for this offence.
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