JHB Central Precinct
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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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Crime volume
Very High
in Gauteng
Reported crimes
5,775
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 3.8%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 32.1%
below 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Common assault dropped significantly (-132) while Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs increased (+136).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 1,098 |
| Aggravated robbery | 907 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 626 |
| Common robbery | 545 |
| Serious assault | 402 |
| Common assault | 321 |
| Theft from vehicle | 315 |
| Shoplifting | 303 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 1,098 | 1,005 | +93 |
| Aggravated robbery | 907 | 1,010 | -103 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 626 | 490 | +136 |
| Common robbery | 545 | 574 | -29 |
| Serious assault | 402 | 343 | +59 |
| Common assault | 321 | 453 | -132 |
| Theft from vehicle | 315 | 434 | -119 |
| Shoplifting | 303 | 304 | -1 |
| Vehicle theft | 214 | 176 | +38 |
| Attempted murder | 159 | 94 | +65 |
| Kidnapping | 152 | 124 | +28 |
| Malicious damage | 148 | 180 | -32 |
| Business burglary | 104 | 155 | -51 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 98 | 150 | -52 |
| Murder | 82 | 136 | -54 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 75 | 70 | +5 |
| Rape | 75 | 72 | +3 |
| Carjacking | 65 | 93 | -28 |
| Residential burglary | 23 | 54 | -31 |
| Sexual assault | 14 | 24 | -10 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 12 | 11 | +1 |
| Culpable homicide | 11 | 22 | -11 |
| Crimen injuria | 10 | 11 | -1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 10 | 7 | +3 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 5 | -3 |
| Public violence | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Arson | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Truck hijacking | 1 | 7 | -6 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stock-theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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