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Bezuidenhout Valley Crime Statistics

Cleveland Precinct |Johannesburg
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Bezuidenhout Valley falls within the Cleveland police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Cleveland, Houghton Estate, Jeppestown South, Malvern.
Bezuidenhout Valley is a suburb in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Crime in the Cleveland precinct area (covering Bezuidenhout Valley) decreased 6.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,844 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 19.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Aggravated robbery (385 cases). Malicious damage saw the biggest decrease (-59). 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

1,844

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 6.6%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 19.2%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Cleveland precinct area (covering Bezuidenhout Valley) dropped 6.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 6% below provincial median
Contact crime: 19% above provincial median
Property crime: 5% above 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

56

↓ 13.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

953

↓ 2.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

324

↓ 17.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

567

↓ 6.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Cleveland precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Aggravated robbery
385
Common assault
178
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
144
Serious assault
139
Vehicle theft
105
Malicious damage
97
Residential burglary
95
Kidnapping
80
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Other suburbs served by Cleveland police station

5 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Bezuidenhout Valley.

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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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