Doornkop Precinct
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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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Crime volume
Low
in Gauteng · High nationally
Reported crimes
2,317
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 3%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Serious assault dropped significantly (-156) while Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs increased (+82).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 321 |
| Aggravated robbery | 310 |
| Common assault | 247 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 194 |
| Residential burglary | 182 |
| Malicious damage | 174 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 162 |
| Drug-related crime | 153 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 321 | 477 | -156 |
| Aggravated robbery | 310 | 265 | +45 |
| Common assault | 247 | 293 | -46 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 194 | 112 | +82 |
| Residential burglary | 182 | 151 | +31 |
| Malicious damage | 174 | 198 | -24 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 162 | 237 | -75 |
| Drug-related crime | 153 | 123 | +30 |
| Kidnapping | 88 | 71 | +17 |
| Attempted murder | 78 | 45 | +33 |
| Commercial crime | 77 | 74 | +3 |
| Rape | 76 | 83 | -7 |
| Common robbery | 46 | 52 | -6 |
| Theft from vehicle | 43 | 54 | -11 |
| Murder | 39 | 44 | -5 |
| Vehicle theft | 32 | 26 | +6 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 30 | 12 | +18 |
| Business burglary | 29 | 31 | -2 |
| Culpable homicide | 11 | 10 | +1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 9 | -3 |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0 | +4 |
| Contact sexual offences | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Stock-theft | 2 | 6 | -4 |
| Arson | 1 | 6 | -5 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Crimen injuria | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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