Fairland Precinct
Johannesburg|5 suburbs
How much crime was reported in the Fairland precinct?
The Fairland SAPS precinct recorded 906 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, up 13.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Very Low volume for GautengModerate nationally
Whole-precinct figures, reported crime only, raw counts. Source: SAPS quarterly crime statistics (saps.gov.za), Apr 2025–Mar 2026.
What this data can't tell you
- Exactly where in the precinct crimes happened. SAPS reports crime per police precinct. These figures cover the whole Fairland precinct area, and all 5 suburbs in it share them.
- Crime that was never reported. SAPS counts crimes reported to the police. Not all crime is reported, so actual incidence is higher. Reporting rates also vary by area and crime type, so there is no reliable way to correct for it. How we handle this →
- How crime compares per resident. These are raw counts with no population adjustment. Precincts serving more people naturally record more crimes. The trend over time, which compares this precinct against its own history, is the more reliable signal.
See how Fairland compares to other Gauteng precincts vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 → Crime by precinct in Johannesburg → See how Johannesburg suburbs rank →
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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.
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
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
Crime in Fairland rose 13.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Shoplifting dropped significantly (-20) while Commercial crime increased (+72).
Commercial crime+72
Residential burglary+24
Theft from vehicle+24
Shoplifting-20
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Commercial crime | 223 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 167 |
| Theft from vehicle | 122 |
| Residential burglary | 96 |
| Vehicle theft | 77 |
| Aggravated robbery | 42 |
| Carjacking | 2 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 16 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 9 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 |
| Components of aggravated robbery above, already counted in that total. Not additional crimes. | |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 41 |
| Common assault | 26 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial crime | 223 | 151 | +72 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 167 | 166 | +1 |
| Theft from vehicle | 122 | 98 | +24 |
| Residential burglary | 96 | 72 | +24 |
| Vehicle theft | 77 | 79 | -2 |
| Aggravated robbery | 42 | 39 | +3 |
| Carjacking | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 16 | 18 | -2 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 9 | 6 | +3 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Components of aggravated robbery above, already counted in that total. Not additional crimes. SAPS reports these both individually and within the aggravated-robbery figure. | |||
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 41 | 23 | +18 |
| Common assault | 26 | 18 | +8 |
| Malicious damage | 24 | 29 | -5 |
| Common robbery | 21 | 19 | +2 |
| Business burglary | 17 | 22 | -5 |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 32 | -20 |
| Drug-related crime | 11 | 6 | +5 |
| Serious assault | 8 | 23 | -15 |
| Crimen injuria | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Kidnapping | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Rape | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Sexual assault | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Culpable homicide | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Attempted murder | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Murder | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Stock-theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Common questions about crime in Fairland
The Fairland SAPS precinct recorded 906 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, up 13.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. The largest categories were Commercial crime (223), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (167), Theft from vehicle (122). These are whole-precinct raw counts of reported crime, not adjusted for population.
The Fairland SAPS precinct recorded 906 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026 — up 13.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. 1 murder was reported. It sits in the "Very Low" crime-volume tier for Gauteng precincts. SafeSuburb presents SAPS figures as published — we do not rate precincts safe or unsafe. SAPS reports crime at precinct level, not per suburb, so every suburb in this precinct shares the same data.
The Fairland SAPS precinct reported 906 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Crime is up 13.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Crime in the Fairland SAPS precinct has increased 13.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. The precinct reported 906 crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, compared to the same period in the previous financial year.
The most frequently reported crime category in the Fairland SAPS precinct is Commercial crime.
The Fairland SAPS precinct covers: Berario, Blackheath, Cresta, Fairland, Northcliff. All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level, not per suburb.
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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. How much crime goes unreported? →
- 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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