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Lenasia Precinct

Johannesburg|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Lenasia increased 9.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 4,562 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 10% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Aggravated robbery (674 cases). Aggravated robbery saw the biggest increase (+146). 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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LenasiaLenasia Extensions 1-13

Crime volume

High

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

4,562

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 9.1%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 10%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Lenasia rose 9.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Lenasia precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Aggravated robbery		674
Serious assault		444
Common assault		437
Commercial crime		394
Drug-related crime		379
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		358
Malicious damage		302
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		217
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Aggravated robbery674528+146
Serious assault444471-27
Common assault437397+40
Commercial crime394352+42
Drug-related crime379350+29
All theft not mentioned elsewhere358336+22
Malicious damage302265+37
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs217126+91
Residential burglary168163+5
Kidnapping156145+11
Common robbery150119+31
Vehicle theft145204-59
Shoplifting13584+51
Attempted murder114108+6
Murder95106-11
Rape7081-11
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition6893-25
Theft from vehicle6887-19
Business burglary5669-13
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action5536+19
Culpable homicide2732-5
Arson163+13
Sexual assault115+6
Attempted sexual offences92+7
Crimen injuria89-1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children35-2
Stock-theft32+1
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences000
Public violence03-3
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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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