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Lenasia Extensions 1-13 Crime Statistics

Lenasia Precinct |Johannesburg
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Lenasia Extensions 1-13 falls within the Lenasia police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Lenasia.
Lenasia Extensions 1-13 is a suburb in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Crime in the Lenasia precinct area (covering Lenasia Extensions 1-13) increased 9.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 3,118 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 11.3% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Aggravated robbery (512 cases). Aggravated robbery saw the biggest increase (+123). 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

3,118

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 9.9%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 11.3%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Lenasia precinct area (covering Lenasia Extensions 1-13) rose 9.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 59% above provincial median
Contact crime: 90% above provincial median
Property crime: 8% 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

75

↑ 2.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

1,515

↑ 14.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

333

↓ 20.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

1,270

↑ 16% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Lenasia precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Aggravated robbery		512
Serious assault		349
Common assault		312
Drug-related crime		275
Malicious damage		228
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		156
Carjacking		147
Residential burglary		120
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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 Lenasia police station

2 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Lenasia Extensions 1-13.

Lenasia
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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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