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Diepkloof Precinct

Johannesburg|2 suburbs|Part of Soweto
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Diepkloof remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 4,230 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 17.3% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (702 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+281). 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.

DiepkloofDiepkloof Zone 1-6

Crime volume

High

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

4,230

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 0.5%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 17.3%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Diepkloof has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (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		702
Common assault		469
Aggravated robbery		421
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		416
Commercial crime		368
Drug-related crime		270
Serious assault		259
Malicious damage		240
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs702421+281
Common assault469549-80
Aggravated robbery421403+18
All theft not mentioned elsewhere416461-45
Commercial crime368300+68
Drug-related crime270227+43
Serious assault259280-21
Malicious damage240275-35
Common robbery228238-10
Theft from vehicle147233-86
Shoplifting128123+5
Residential burglary120157-37
Kidnapping9496-2
Rape6669-3
Vehicle theft6580-15
Attempted murder6164-3
Murder5180-29
Business burglary4972-23
Culpable homicide2024-4
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2016+4
Sexual assault1312+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children1114-3
Crimen injuria37-4
Arson21+1
Contact sexual offences20+2
Public violence220
Abduction10+1
Attempted sexual offences15-4
Stock-theft110
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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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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