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Hillbrow Precinct

Johannesburg|5 suburbs
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Hillbrow decreased 9.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 3,642 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 37.6% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Aggravated robbery (617 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest decrease (-107). 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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Crime volume

Very High

in Gauteng

Reported crimes

3,642

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 9.5%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 37.6%

below 2018-2019

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Crime in Hillbrow decreased 9.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Hillbrow precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Aggravated robbery		617
Common assault		605
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		390
Common robbery		382
Drug-related crime		275
Serious assault		267
Theft from vehicle		199
Malicious damage		156
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Aggravated robbery617631-14
Common assault605577+28
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs390381+9
Common robbery382425-43
Drug-related crime275246+29
Serious assault267374-107
Theft from vehicle199289-90
Malicious damage156169-13
Rape10195+6
Shoplifting10079+21
Vehicle theft79118-39
Murder6389-26
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition51510
Attempted murder4861-13
Kidnapping4678-32
Residential burglary4396-53
Carjacking4258-16
Business burglary3555-20
Robbery at non-residential premises3343-10
Neglect and ill-treatment of children2916+13
Sexual assault2530-5
Crimen injuria2413+11
Robbery at residential premises1622-6
Culpable homicide1216-4
Attempted sexual offences24-2
Arson13-2
Contact sexual offences10+1
Abduction000
Bank robbery000
Public violence03-3
Robbery of cash in transit000
Stock-theft000
Truck hijacking000
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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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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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