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Bramley Precinct

Johannesburg|6 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Bramley increased 3.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,282 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 8.3% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (563 cases). Commercial crime saw the biggest increase (+169). 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

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

Crime volume

Moderate

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

3,282

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 3.4%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 8.3%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Bramley rose 3.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Bramley precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime
563
All theft not mentioned elsewhere
551
Aggravated robbery
376
Common assault
273
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
269
Common robbery
170
Serious assault
151
Malicious damage
122
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime563394+169
All theft not mentioned elsewhere551595-44
Aggravated robbery376397-21
Common assault273298-25
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs269243+26
Common robbery170175-5
Serious assault151162-11
Malicious damage12293+29
Vehicle theft10169+32
Theft from vehicle100130-30
Drug-related crime9488+6
Residential burglary82122-40
Kidnapping8262+20
Business burglary7279-7
Attempted murder6841+27
Shoplifting6169-8
Rape5752+5
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2425-1
Murder2437-13
Culpable homicide2015+5
Crimen injuria1110+1
Sexual assault880
Neglect and ill-treatment of children23-1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action13-2
Abduction000
Arson000
Attempted sexual offences01-1
Contact sexual offences000
Public violence04-4
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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