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Fairland Precinct

Johannesburg|5 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Fairland increased 13.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 906 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 24.1% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (223 cases). Commercial crime saw the biggest increase (+72). 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.

BerarioBlackheathCrestaFairlandNorthcliff

Crime volume

Very Low

in Gauteng · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

906

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 13.7%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 24.1%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Fairland rose 13.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Fairland precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		223
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		167
Theft from vehicle		122
Residential burglary		96
Vehicle theft		77
Aggravated robbery		42
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		41
Common assault		26
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime223151+72
All theft not mentioned elsewhere167166+1
Theft from vehicle12298+24
Residential burglary9672+24
Vehicle theft7779-2
Aggravated robbery4239+3
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs4123+18
Common assault2618+8
Malicious damage2429-5
Common robbery2119+2
Business burglary1722-5
Shoplifting1232-20
Drug-related crime116+5
Serious assault823-15
Crimen injuria440
Kidnapping42+2
Rape42+2
Sexual assault330
Culpable homicide21+1
Attempted murder12-1
Murder12-1
Abduction000
Arson000
Attempted sexual offences000
Contact sexual offences01-1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition02-2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children000
Public violence000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action01-1
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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