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Hillbrow Precinct

Johannesburg|5 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Hillbrow decreased 8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 6,080 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 34.8% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Aggravated robbery (797 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest decrease (-137). 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.

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Crime volume

Very High

in Gauteng

Reported crimes

6,080

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 8%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 34.8%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Hillbrow decreased 8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, 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		797
Common assault		783
Commercial crime		735
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		689
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		507
Common robbery		503
Drug-related crime		386
Serious assault		361
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Aggravated robbery797847-50
Common assault783791-8
Commercial crime735632+103
All theft not mentioned elsewhere689790-101
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs507470+37
Common robbery503576-73
Drug-related crime386351+35
Serious assault361498-137
Theft from vehicle262384-122
Malicious damage203219-16
Shoplifting130102+28
Rape125124+1
Vehicle theft108153-45
Murder81121-40
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition6766+1
Kidnapping6293-31
Attempted murder6183-22
Residential burglary60125-65
Business burglary4570-25
Sexual assault3437-3
Neglect and ill-treatment of children3225+7
Crimen injuria2817+11
Culpable homicide1624-8
Attempted sexual offences37-4
Arson13-2
Contact sexual offences10+1
Abduction000
Public violence03-3
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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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