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Diepsloot Precinct

Johannesburg|3 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Diepsloot remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 4,538 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 3.5% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (884 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest decrease (-136). 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.

DiepslootDiepsloot ExtensionsTanganani

Crime volume

High

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

4,538

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 1.8%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 3.5%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Diepsloot has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Diepsloot precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		884
Common assault		584
Aggravated robbery		394
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		390
Commercial crime		331
Malicious damage		270
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		262
Residential burglary		180
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault8841,020-136
Common assault584680-96
Aggravated robbery394418-24
All theft not mentioned elsewhere390336+54
Commercial crime331323+8
Malicious damage270297-27
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs262165+97
Residential burglary180162+18
Theft from vehicle16980+89
Drug-related crime134107+27
Vehicle theft134189-55
Rape131163-32
Shoplifting130117+13
Attempted murder125103+22
Kidnapping10565+40
Common robbery90115-25
Business burglary6988-19
Murder5055-5
Culpable homicide26260
Sexual assault2322+1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2030-10
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action1232-20
Attempted sexual offences770
Neglect and ill-treatment of children68-2
Crimen injuria51+4
Arson45-1
Public violence220
Contact sexual offences110
Abduction01-1
Stock-theft02-2
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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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