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Meadowlands Precinct

Johannesburg|2 suburbs|Part of Soweto
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Meadowlands remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,748 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 24.9% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (506 cases). Common assault saw the biggest decrease (-100). 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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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

MeadowlandsMeadowlands Zone 1-11

Crime volume

High

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

3,748

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 1.9%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 24.9%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Meadowlands has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Meadowlands precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		506
Common assault		479
Aggravated robbery		394
Serious assault		350
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		302
Malicious damage		271
Commercial crime		265
Residential burglary		173
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime506473+33
Common assault479579-100
Aggravated robbery394427-33
Serious assault350359-9
All theft not mentioned elsewhere302350-48
Malicious damage271266+5
Commercial crime265240+25
Residential burglary173204-31
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs157140+17
Common robbery135133+2
Attempted murder10773+34
Kidnapping10070+30
Shoplifting100118-18
Theft from vehicle9777+20
Rape8380+3
Murder6458+6
Vehicle theft5144+7
Business burglary3543-8
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition3033-3
Sexual assault169+7
Neglect and ill-treatment of children91+8
Culpable homicide619-13
Attempted sexual offences512-7
Arson40+4
Crimen injuria411-7
Public violence20+2
Stock-theft21+1
Contact sexual offences10+1
Abduction000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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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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