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Dobsonville Precinct

Johannesburg|4 suburbs|Part of Soweto
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Dobsonville remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 5,142 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 39.1% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (790 cases). Commercial crime saw the biggest increase (+90). 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.

BraamfischervilleDobsonvilleDobsonville GardensSlovoville

Crime volume

Very High

in Gauteng

Reported crimes

5,142

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 1.4%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 39.1%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

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

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Dobsonville precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		790
Common assault		788
Aggravated robbery		531
Serious assault		512
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		416
Malicious damage		371
Commercial crime		283
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		279
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime790782+8
Common assault788790-2
Aggravated robbery531502+29
Serious assault512596-84
All theft not mentioned elsewhere416408+8
Malicious damage371373-2
Commercial crime283193+90
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs279222+57
Residential burglary255274-19
Shoplifting150138+12
Common robbery140124+16
Theft from vehicle106100+6
Rape96115-19
Attempted murder9385+8
Kidnapping87103-16
Vehicle theft6554+11
Murder6075-15
Business burglary4759-12
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2831-3
Culpable homicide1210+2
Sexual assault1016-6
Neglect and ill-treatment of children880
Attempted sexual offences550
Public violence32+1
Arson23-1
Contact sexual offences20+2
Crimen injuria20+2
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action110
Abduction000
Stock-theft000
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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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