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Jeppe Precinct

Johannesburg|5 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Jeppe increased 5.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 5,732 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 0.7% in line with its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Aggravated robbery (920 cases). Aggravated robbery saw the biggest increase (+110). 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

5,732

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 5.7%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

→ 0.7%

in line with 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Jeppe rose 5.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Jeppe precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Aggravated robbery		920
Common assault		856
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		572
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		485
Serious assault		472
Common robbery		279
Malicious damage		274
Commercial crime		208
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Aggravated robbery920810+110
Common assault856760+96
All theft not mentioned elsewhere572538+34
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs485443+42
Serious assault472444+28
Common robbery279252+27
Malicious damage274207+67
Commercial crime208232-24
Vehicle theft183162+21
Theft from vehicle176209-33
Kidnapping171129+42
Murder167172-5
Residential burglary163184-21
Drug-related crime160135+25
Attempted murder144173-29
Shoplifting129118+11
Rape125139-14
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition99108-9
Business burglary75131-56
Sexual assault2523+2
Crimen injuria1710+7
Culpable homicide1121-10
Neglect and ill-treatment of children1017-7
Attempted sexual offences64+2
Arson31+2
Public violence220
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
Stock-theft000
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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Fairland

906 crimes ↑ 13.7%

Rosebank

945 crimes ↓ 8.5%

Parkview

1,637 crimes → 0.1%

Langlaagte

1,668 crimes → 1.4%

Naledi

1,847 crimes ↑ 2.5%

Yeoville

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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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