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JHB Central Precinct

Johannesburg|6 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in JHB Central decreased 3.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 9,349 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 33.9% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (1464 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-234). 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

9,349

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 3.3%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 33.9%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in JHB Central decreased 3.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in JHB Central precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		1,464
Aggravated robbery		1,142
Commercial crime		985
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		811
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		717
Common robbery		682
Serious assault		549
Theft from vehicle		411
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime1,4641,337+127
Aggravated robbery1,1421,320-178
Commercial crime985897+88
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs811646+165
All theft not mentioned elsewhere717951-234
Common robbery682734-52
Serious assault549477+72
Theft from vehicle411541-130
Common assault408568-160
Shoplifting390388+2
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action364315+49
Vehicle theft276222+54
Attempted murder216130+86
Malicious damage198228-30
Kidnapping195187+8
Business burglary151204-53
Murder106164-58
Rape9896+2
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition8790-3
Residential burglary3475-41
Sexual assault1833-15
Crimen injuria1617-1
Culpable homicide1327-14
Neglect and ill-treatment of children119+2
Attempted sexual offences36-3
Arson20+2
Public violence220
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences000
Stock-theft000
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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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