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Pimville Crime Statistics

Kliptown Precinct |Johannesburg
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Part of greater Soweto → Kliptown is one of several police precincts serving the Soweto area. Pimville falls within the Kliptown police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Klipspruit, Kliptown.
Pimville is a suburb in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Crime in the Kliptown precinct area (covering Pimville) increased 4.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 2,987 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 8.6% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (674 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+155). 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

High

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

2,987

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 4.1%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 8.6%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Kliptown precinct area (covering Pimville) rose 4.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 52% above provincial median
Contact crime: 40% above provincial median
Property crime: 33% below 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

50

↑ 38.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

1,119

↓ 10.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

208

↓ 20.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

1,660

↑ 23% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Kliptown precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		674
Aggravated robbery		311
Serious assault		295
Common assault		258
Malicious damage		249
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		247
Shoplifting		214
Residential burglary		88
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Other precincts in Johannesburg

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Fairland

384 crimes → 0.6%

Rosebank

398 crimes ↓ 12.5%

Parkview

816 crimes ↑ 6.3%

Norwood

1,015 crimes → 1.5%

Langlaagte

1,049 crimes → 0.9%

Naledi

1,343 crimes ↑ 11.9%
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Other suburbs served by Kliptown police station

3 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

KlipspruitKliptown
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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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