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Honeydew Precinct

Johannesburg|10 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Honeydew remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 7,344 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 34.5% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (1413 cases). Commercial crime saw the biggest increase (+166). 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.

ClearwaterConstantia KloofEagle CanyonHoneydewHoneydew RidgeNorth RidingRuimsigStrubenvalleyWeltevreden ParkWilgeheuwel

Crime volume

Very High

in Gauteng

Reported crimes

7,344

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 0.6%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 34.5%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Honeydew has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Honeydew precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		1,413
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		1,235
Theft from vehicle		593
Common assault		577
Aggravated robbery		520
Vehicle theft		413
Residential burglary		393
Serious assault		359
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime1,4131,247+166
All theft not mentioned elsewhere1,2351,369-134
Theft from vehicle593569+24
Common assault577665-88
Aggravated robbery520517+3
Vehicle theft413457-44
Residential burglary393475-82
Serious assault359325+34
Malicious damage304335-31
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs284181+103
Shoplifting258279-21
Drug-related crime248209+39
Common robbery224179+45
Kidnapping140120+20
Business burglary129165-36
Rape7091-21
Attempted murder4331+12
Murder3147-16
Sexual assault2528-3
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2326-3
Crimen injuria2027-7
Culpable homicide1730-13
Neglect and ill-treatment of children109+1
Arson54+1
Contact sexual offences52+3
Attempted sexual offences41+3
Stock-theft10+1
Abduction000
Public violence01-1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action01-1
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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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