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Jabulani Precinct

Johannesburg|4 suburbs|Part of Soweto
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Jabulani decreased 6.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,331 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 14.5% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (456 cases). Aggravated robbery saw the biggest decrease (-76). 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.

EmndeniJabulaniZolaZola North

Crime volume

Moderate

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

3,331

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 6.2%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 14.5%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Jabulani dropped 6.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Jabulani precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		456
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		436
Drug-related crime		380
Serious assault		344
Aggravated robbery		314
Malicious damage		229
Shoplifting		229
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		148
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Common assault456452+4
All theft not mentioned elsewhere436486-50
Drug-related crime380315+65
Serious assault344369-25
Aggravated robbery314390-76
Malicious damage2292290
Shoplifting229248-19
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs148124+24
Commercial crime139132+7
Residential burglary118155-37
Kidnapping84110-26
Theft from vehicle82104-22
Common robbery6578-13
Rape6586-21
Vehicle theft4953-4
Attempted murder4451-7
Business burglary4445-1
Murder3258-26
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2826+2
Crimen injuria1411+3
Sexual assault1017-7
Culpable homicide93+6
Arson52+3
Neglect and ill-treatment of children50+5
Stock-theft220
Abduction000
Attempted sexual offences05-5
Contact sexual offences000
Public violence000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

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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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