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Braamfischerville Crime Statistics

3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error

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Braamfischerville is a suburb in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Crime in the Dobsonville precinct area (covering Braamfischerville) remained stable vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 3,531 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 38.7% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (612 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest decrease (-71). 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

Very High

in Gauteng

Reported crimes

3,531

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

→ 1.9%

no change vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 38.7%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Dobsonville precinct area (covering Braamfischerville) has been relatively stable vs Apr–Dec 2024 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 80% above provincial median
Contact crime: 108% above provincial median
Property crime: 19% above 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

↓ 33.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

1,660

↓ 5.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

369

↓ 1.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

1,502

↑ 2.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Dobsonville precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime
612
Common assault
575
Aggravated robbery
403
Serious assault
386
Malicious damage
267
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
214
Residential burglary
197
Shoplifting
116
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4 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Braamfischerville.

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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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