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Lombardy East Crime Statistics

Bramley Precinct |Johannesburg
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Lombardy East falls within the Bramley police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Bramley, Bramley Park, Corlett Gardens, Lombardy West, Rembrandt Park.
Lombardy East is a suburb in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Crime in the Bramley precinct area (covering Lombardy East) decreased 4.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,737 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 16.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Aggravated robbery (271 cases). Aggravated robbery saw the biggest decrease (-41). 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

Crime volume

Moderate

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

1,737

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 4.4%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 16.2%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Bramley precinct area (covering Lombardy East) dropped 4.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 12% below provincial median
Contact crime: 6% above provincial median
Property crime: 14% below provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

19

↓ 36.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

845

↓ 6.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

266

↓ 12.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

626

↑ 2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Bramley precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Aggravated robbery
271
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
208
Common assault
201
Common robbery
130
Serious assault
117
Malicious damage
86
Carjacking
85
Theft from vehicle
76
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Other suburbs served by Bramley police station

6 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Lombardy East.

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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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