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Fontainebleau Crime Statistics

Linden Precinct |Johannesburg
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Fontainebleau falls within the Linden police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Blackheath, Blairgowrie, Cresta, Darrenwood, Ferndale and 7 more.
Fontainebleau is a suburb in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Crime in the Linden precinct area (covering Fontainebleau) remained stable vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,538 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 43.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (264 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+107). 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

Low

in Gauteng · High nationally

Reported crimes

1,538

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

→ 0.3%

no change vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 43.2%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Linden precinct area (covering Fontainebleau) has been relatively stable vs Apr–Dec 2024 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 22% below provincial median
Contact crime: 54% below provincial median
Property crime: 61% 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

2

↓ 33.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

364

↓ 16.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

499

↓ 9.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

675

↑ 23.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Linden precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
264
Vehicle theft
170
Shoplifting
158
Residential burglary
157
Theft from vehicle
149
Aggravated robbery
131
Drug-related crime
122
Common robbery
79
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Other suburbs served by Linden police station

13 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

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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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