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Diepkloof Zone 1-6 Crime Statistics

Diepkloof Precinct |Johannesburg
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Part of greater Soweto → Diepkloof is one of several police precincts serving the Soweto area. Diepkloof Zone 1-6 falls within the Diepkloof police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Diepkloof.
Diepkloof Zone 1-6 is a suburb in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Crime in the Diepkloof precinct area (covering Diepkloof Zone 1-6) 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

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 its pre-COVID level

↓ 18.6%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Diepkloof precinct area (covering Diepkloof Zone 1-6) has been relatively stable vs Apr–Dec 2024 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 39% above provincial median
Contact crime: 46% above provincial median
Property crime: 6% 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

38

↓ 37.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

1,168

↓ 8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

290

↓ 30.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

1,283

↑ 20.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

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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Other precincts in Johannesburg

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Fairland

384 crimes → 0.6%

Rosebank

398 crimes ↓ 12.5%

Parkview

816 crimes ↑ 6.3%

Norwood

1,015 crimes → 1.5%

Langlaagte

1,049 crimes → 0.9%

Naledi

1,343 crimes ↑ 11.9%
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Other suburbs served by Diepkloof police station

2 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Diepkloof Zone 1-6.

Diepkloof
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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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