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Fordsburg Crime Statistics

JHB Central Precinct |Johannesburg
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Fordsburg falls within the JHB Central police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Ferreirasdorp, Johannesburg CBD, Marshalltown, Newtown, Selby.
Fordsburg is a suburb in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Crime in the JHB Central precinct area (covering Fordsburg) 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

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 its pre-COVID level

↓ 33.9%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the JHB Central precinct area (covering Fordsburg) decreased 3.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 198% above provincial median
Contact crime: 207% above provincial median
Property crime: 113% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

106

↓ 35.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

3,219

↓ 8.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

872

↓ 16.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

5,258

↑ 3.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

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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Other precincts in Johannesburg

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

2,037 crimes ↓ 5.6%
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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 Fordsburg.

FerreirasdorpJohannesburg CBDMarshalltownNewtownSelby
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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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