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Ferreirasdorp Crime Statistics

3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Ferreirasdorp falls within the JHB Central police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Fordsburg, Johannesburg CBD, Marshalltown, Newtown, Selby.
Ferreirasdorp is a suburb in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Crime in the JHB Central precinct area (covering Ferreirasdorp) decreased 3.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 5,775 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 32.1% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (1098 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+136). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

See how JHB Central compares to other Gauteng precincts vs Apr–Dec 2024 →

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

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 its pre-COVID level

↓ 32.1%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the JHB Central precinct area (covering Ferreirasdorp) decreased 3.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 194% above provincial median
Contact crime: 214% above provincial median
Property crime: 112% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

82

↓ 39.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

2,505

↓ 7.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

656

↓ 19.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

2,614

↑ 5.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in JHB Central precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime
1,098
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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Other suburbs served by JHB Central police station

6 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Ferreirasdorp.

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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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