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Jabulani Precinct

Johannesburg|4 suburbs|Part of Soweto
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Jabulani remained stable vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 2,209 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 12.8% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (338 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+57). 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.

Crime volume

Moderate

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

2,209

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

→ 0.7%

no change vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 12.8%

below 2018-2019

Crime in Jabulani has been relatively stable vs Apr–Dec 2024 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Jabulani precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault
338
Drug-related crime
268
Serious assault
265
Aggravated robbery
256
Malicious damage
174
Shoplifting
170
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
110
Carjacking
98
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Common assault338327+11
Drug-related crime268211+57
Serious assault265279-14
Aggravated robbery256253+3
Malicious damage174181-7
Shoplifting170197-27
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs11086+24
Carjacking9892+6
Residential burglary88105-17
Theft from vehicle7175-4
Kidnapping6063-3
Common robbery5065-15
Rape4364-21
Business burglary3631+5
Attempted murder3331+2
Robbery at residential premises3019+11
Vehicle theft2942-13
Murder2438-14
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2221+1
Robbery at non-residential premises1117-6
Crimen injuria97+2
Sexual assault911-2
Culpable homicide62+4
Neglect and ill-treatment of children40+4
Arson32+1
Robbery of cash in transit10+1
Stock-theft12-1
Abduction000
Attempted sexual offences03-3
Bank robbery000
Contact sexual offences000
Public violence000
Truck hijacking01-1
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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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