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Nancefield Crime Statistics

Eldorado Park Precinct |Johannesburg
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Nancefield falls within the Eldorado Park police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Eldorado Park, Freedom Park.
Nancefield is a suburb in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Crime in the Eldorado Park precinct area (covering Nancefield) increased 8.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 4,101 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 13.1% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (615 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+110). 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

4,101

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 8.1%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 13.1%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Eldorado Park precinct area (covering Nancefield) rose 8.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 108% above provincial median
Contact crime: 148% above provincial median
Property crime: 3% 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

71

↑ 6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

1,981

↑ 3.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

318

↑ 5.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

1,802

↑ 14.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Eldorado Park precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		615
Drug-related crime		571
Aggravated robbery		440
Serious assault		437
Malicious damage		406
Attempted murder		212
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		202
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition		157
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Other precincts in Johannesburg

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Fairland

384 crimes → 0.6%

Rosebank

398 crimes ↓ 12.5%

Parkview

816 crimes ↑ 6.3%

Norwood

1,015 crimes → 1.5%

Langlaagte

1,049 crimes → 0.9%

Naledi

1,343 crimes ↑ 11.9%
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Other suburbs served by Eldorado Park police station

3 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

Eldorado ParkFreedom Park
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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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