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Diepkloof Precinct

Johannesburg|2 suburbs|Part of Soweto
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Diepkloof remained stable vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 2,741 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 18.6% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (544 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+230). 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

High

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

2,741

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

→ 0.2%

no change vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 18.6%

below 2018-2019

Crime in Diepkloof has been relatively stable vs Apr–Dec 2024 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Diepkloof precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
544
Common assault
340
Aggravated robbery
326
Drug-related crime
206
Serious assault
190
Malicious damage
190
Common robbery
168
Theft from vehicle
113
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs544314+230
Common assault340421-81
Aggravated robbery326302+24
Drug-related crime206170+36
Serious assault190203-13
Malicious damage190211-21
Common robbery168173-5
Theft from vehicle113184-71
Shoplifting110103+7
Residential burglary89117-28
Kidnapping7273-1
Carjacking5449+5
Rape5354-1
Vehicle theft5063-13
Attempted murder4745+2
Murder3861-23
Business burglary3751-14
Robbery at residential premises3046-16
Culpable homicide1820-2
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1814+4
Robbery at non-residential premises1429-15
Truck hijacking910-1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children711-4
Sexual assault610-4
Crimen injuria35-2
Arson21+1
Contact sexual offences20+2
Public violence220
Abduction10+1
Attempted sexual offences14-3
Stock-theft110
Bank robbery000
Robbery of cash in transit01-1
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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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