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Meadowlands Zone 1-11 Crime Statistics

Meadowlands Precinct |Johannesburg
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Part of greater Soweto → Meadowlands is one of several police precincts serving the Soweto area. Meadowlands Zone 1-11 falls within the Meadowlands police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Meadowlands.
Meadowlands Zone 1-11 is a suburb in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Crime in the Meadowlands precinct area (covering Meadowlands Zone 1-11) decreased 2.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 2,556 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 24.1% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (387 cases). Robbery at residential premises saw the biggest decrease (-48). 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

2,556

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 2.9%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 24.1%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Meadowlands precinct area (covering Meadowlands Zone 1-11) decreased 2.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 30% above provincial median
Contact crime: 58% above provincial median
Property crime: 17% 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

52

↑ 15.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

1,260

↓ 4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

258

↓ 8.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

1,038

→ 0% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Meadowlands precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		387
Drug-related crime		380
Aggravated robbery		292
Serious assault		274
Malicious damage		208
Residential burglary		132
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		124
Common robbery		102
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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 Meadowlands 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 Meadowlands Zone 1-11.

Meadowlands
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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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