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Midrand Precinct

Johannesburg|11 suburbs
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Midrand increased 4.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 3,748 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 5.6% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (621 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest decrease (-87). 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.

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Crime volume

Very High

in Gauteng

Reported crimes

3,748

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 4.2%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 5.6%

below 2018-2019

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Crime in Midrand rose 4.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Midrand precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		621
Theft from vehicle		611
Aggravated robbery		408
Common assault		305
Shoplifting		252
Common robbery		235
Business burglary		163
Drug-related crime		158
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs621536+85
Theft from vehicle611536+75
Aggravated robbery408477-69
Common assault305289+16
Shoplifting252250+2
Common robbery235185+50
Business burglary163146+17
Drug-related crime158133+25
Residential burglary146233-87
Kidnapping140110+30
Vehicle theft122140-18
Carjacking111118-7
Malicious damage10482+22
Serious assault5453+1
Attempted murder5241+11
Rape4955-6
Robbery at non-residential premises4250-8
Robbery at residential premises4254-12
Culpable homicide3623+13
Crimen injuria2316+7
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2226-4
Murder218+13
Truck hijacking1316-3
Sexual assault118+3
Arson20+2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children23-1
Stock-theft24-2
Attempted sexual offences110
Abduction000
Bank robbery000
Contact sexual offences02-2
Public violence000
Robbery of cash in transit01-1
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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Fairland

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Rosebank

398 crimes ↓ 12.5%

Parkview

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Norwood

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Naledi

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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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