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Cleveland Precinct

Johannesburg|5 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Cleveland decreased 7.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,779 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 19.8% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Aggravated robbery (499 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest decrease (-66). 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.

Bezuidenhout ValleyClevelandHoughton EstateJeppestown SouthMalvern

Crime volume

Moderate

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

2,779

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 7.7%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 19.8%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Cleveland dropped 7.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Cleveland precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Aggravated robbery		499
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		408
Common assault		224
Commercial crime		198
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		195
Serious assault		192
Malicious damage		133
Vehicle theft		132
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Aggravated robbery499446+53
All theft not mentioned elsewhere408468-60
Common assault224260-36
Commercial crime198233-35
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs195154+41
Serious assault192230-38
Malicious damage133188-55
Vehicle theft132127+5
Residential burglary111177-66
Common robbery10193+8
Kidnapping10181+20
Theft from vehicle91111-20
Attempted murder8799-12
Business burglary7692-16
Murder7480-6
Rape5545+10
Shoplifting2523+2
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2154-33
Culpable homicide1619-3
Drug-related crime14140
Crimen injuria122+10
Sexual assault89-1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children32+1
Arson21+1
Attempted sexual offences14-3
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences000
Public violence000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
Stock-theft000
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Other precincts in Johannesburg

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Fairland

906 crimes ↑ 13.7%

Rosebank

945 crimes ↓ 8.5%

Parkview

1,637 crimes → 0.1%

Langlaagte

1,668 crimes → 1.4%

Naledi

1,847 crimes ↑ 2.5%

Yeoville

2,037 crimes ↓ 5.6%
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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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