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Douglasdale Precinct

Johannesburg|9 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Douglasdale decreased 3.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 4,938 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 14.8% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (1202 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-156). 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.

BloubosrandBroadacresCedar LakesDainfernDouglasdaleFourwaysFourways GardensJukskei ParkWitkoppen

Crime volume

High

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

4,938

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 3.3%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 14.8%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Douglasdale decreased 3.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Douglasdale precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		1,202
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		832
Common assault		472
Theft from vehicle		330
Aggravated robbery		305
Shoplifting		293
Residential burglary		240
Malicious damage		204
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime1,2021,085+117
All theft not mentioned elsewhere832988-156
Common assault472476-4
Theft from vehicle330292+38
Aggravated robbery305338-33
Shoplifting293259+34
Residential burglary240303-63
Malicious damage204244-40
Common robbery189163+26
Serious assault156235-79
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs15680+76
Business burglary120150-30
Vehicle theft108113-5
Drug-related crime9884+14
Rape6259+3
Kidnapping6059+1
Murder2733-6
Culpable homicide1916+3
Crimen injuria1823-5
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1441-27
Attempted murder1026-16
Sexual assault822-14
Neglect and ill-treatment of children58-3
Attempted sexual offences42+2
Contact sexual offences32+1
Abduction10+1
Arson10+1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action12-1
Public violence01-1
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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