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Booysens Precinct

Johannesburg|9 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Booysens decreased 6.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 4,622 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 14.1% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (613 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-172). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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About this data

These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more

View 9 suburbs in this precinct

All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

BooysensCrown GardensGillviewOphirtonOrmondeRidgewayRobertshamSouthdaleTurffontein

Crime volume

High

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

4,622

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 6.8%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 14.1%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Booysens decreased 6.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Booysens precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		613
Aggravated robbery		590
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		534
Common assault		507
Commercial crime		388
Vehicle theft		281
Serious assault		261
Theft from vehicle		214
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere613785-172
Aggravated robbery590667-77
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs534542-8
Common assault507439+68
Commercial crime388368+20
Vehicle theft281317-36
Serious assault261268-7
Theft from vehicle214242-28
Malicious damage199232-33
Residential burglary174182-8
Common robbery171163+8
Drug-related crime140122+18
Business burglary128158-30
Kidnapping89101-12
Attempted murder8766+21
Shoplifting6898-30
Rape5144+7
Culpable homicide3424+10
Murder2849-21
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2739-12
Sexual assault16160
Neglect and ill-treatment of children10100
Crimen injuria617-11
Attempted sexual offences46-2
Arson21+1
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences000
Public violence000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action01-1
Stock-theft000
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Data Sources & Notes

  • Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
  • SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
  • This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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