Community Safety Project
Welcome to Our Community Safety Info Site
This site shares important updates, statistics, and benefits of road closures for enhanced neighborhood security and improved quality of life.
📊 Crime Stats: July – Sept 2022 (Gauteng)
- 27.4% of SA’s serious crimes are violent (against persons)
- Murders: 1,579 (+19.6%)
- Attempted Murders: 1,575 (+28.3%)
- Residential Burglary: 9,073 (+18.1%)
- Residential Robbery: 1,906 (+4.2%)
- Non-residential Burglary: 3,335 (-2.1%)
- Non-residential Robbery: 1,576 (+0.2%)
- Vehicle Theft: 5,210 (+15.5%)
- Carjackings: 2,945 (+17.0%)
- Total Contact Crimes: 56,638 (+16.1%)
🕒 Residential Robbery Times
- 00:00 – 02:59: 32%
- 21:00 – 23:59: 23%
- 18:00 – 20:59: 15.9%
- 03:00 – 05:59: 15.5%
🚗 Carjacking Times
- 18:00 – 20:59: 43.7%
- 05:00 – 08:59: 9.9%
- 21:00 – 23:59: 9.8%
- 00:01 – 04:59: 9.4%
70% of carjackings occur at home gates/driveways.
📌 General Information
✅ Benefits of Closure
- Safe environment for all
- Improved property value
- Cheaper insurance & armed response
- Better resale & rental value
🏠 Current Selling Prices
| Area | Houses | Townhouses |
|---|---|---|
| Eldoraigne | R2,500,000 | R1,500,000 |
| Wierdapark | R1,900,000 | R1,300,000 |
💰 Financial Benefits
- 5%–10% increase in property value
- Faster sales, lower insurance
🛠️ Cost Estimates
| Option | Total Units | 70% Support | Houses | Townhouses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block 3 | 370 | 259 | 364 @ R700 | 6 @ R350 |
| North of Spruit | 1,380 | 682 | 837 @ R660 | 548 @ R330 |
| Whole Area | 2,290 | 1,075 | 1,285 @ R560 | 1,005 @ R280 |
📅 Projected Timeline
- P1: 70% Support + Funding (5–8 months)
- P2: Traffic Study + App (2 months)
- P3: Council Approval (12 months)
- P4: Adverts + Wayleave (3 months)
- P5: Construction (4 months)
- P6: Operational (~24 months total)