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
Moderate
in Gauteng · Very High nationally
Reported crimes
1,706
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
→ 1.2%
no change vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Serious assault dropped significantly (-107) while Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs increased (+58).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 257 |
| Aggravated robbery | 249 |
| Common assault | 177 |
| Residential burglary | 138 |
| Malicious damage | 138 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 121 |
| Drug-related crime | 121 |
| Attempted murder | 71 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 257 | 364 | -107 |
| Aggravated robbery | 249 | 210 | +39 |
| Common assault | 177 | 237 | -60 |
| Residential burglary | 138 | 106 | +32 |
| Malicious damage | 138 | 154 | -16 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 121 | 63 | +58 |
| Drug-related crime | 121 | 100 | +21 |
| Attempted murder | 71 | 41 | +30 |
| Carjacking | 69 | 54 | +15 |
| Kidnapping | 66 | 54 | +12 |
| Rape | 54 | 51 | +3 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 39 | 37 | +2 |
| Murder | 36 | 37 | -1 |
| Common robbery | 35 | 42 | -7 |
| Theft from vehicle | 34 | 42 | -8 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 21 | 10 | +11 |
| Vehicle theft | 21 | 22 | -1 |
| Business burglary | 17 | 20 | -3 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 10 | 13 | -3 |
| Culpable homicide | 9 | 7 | +2 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 6 | 5 | +1 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 6 | -1 |
| Truck hijacking | 4 | 1 | +3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0 | +3 |
| Arson | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Crimen injuria | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stock-theft | 0 | 6 | -6 |
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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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