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Jeppe Precinct

Johannesburg|5 suburbs
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Jeppe increased 4.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 4,029 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 5.2% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Aggravated robbery (702 cases). Common assault saw the biggest increase (+116). 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

4,029

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 4.9%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 5.2%

above 2018-2019

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Crime in Jeppe rose 4.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Jeppe precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Aggravated robbery		702
Common assault		678
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		373
Serious assault		335
Common robbery		214
Malicious damage		202
Vehicle theft		152
Carjacking		150
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Aggravated robbery702652+50
Common assault678562+116
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs373346+27
Serious assault335329+6
Common robbery214191+23
Malicious damage202154+48
Vehicle theft152113+39
Carjacking150132+18
Murder1341340
Residential burglary126140-14
Kidnapping126108+18
Theft from vehicle122177-55
Drug-related crime11395+18
Attempted murder109133-24
Rape103107-4
Shoplifting9084+6
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition7783-6
Robbery at residential premises5356-3
Robbery at non-residential premises5275-23
Business burglary51109-58
Sexual assault2116+5
Crimen injuria117+4
Culpable homicide1018-8
Neglect and ill-treatment of children1012-2
Truck hijacking86+2
Attempted sexual offences42+2
Arson21+1
Robbery of cash in transit10+1
Abduction000
Bank robbery000
Contact sexual offences000
Public violence000
Stock-theft000
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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Fairland

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Rosebank

398 crimes ↓ 12.5%

Parkview

816 crimes ↑ 6.3%

Norwood

1,015 crimes → 1.5%

Langlaagte

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Naledi

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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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