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Midrand Precinct

Johannesburg|11 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Midrand remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 8,005 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 3% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (2059 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-171). 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.

Blue HillsCarlswaldCountry ViewCrowthorneHalfway HouseKyalamiMidrandNoordwykRandjesparkVorna ValleyWaterfall

Crime volume

Very High

in Gauteng

Reported crimes

8,005

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 0.8%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 3%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

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

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Midrand precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		2,059
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		1,158
Theft from vehicle		816
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		805
Aggravated robbery		558
Common assault		425
Shoplifting		344
Common robbery		325
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime2,0592,115-56
All theft not mentioned elsewhere1,1581,329-171
Theft from vehicle816697+119
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs805713+92
Aggravated robbery558628-70
Common assault425401+24
Shoplifting344333+11
Common robbery325247+78
Business burglary242217+25
Drug-related crime215183+32
Residential burglary206297-91
Kidnapping183157+26
Vehicle theft160193-33
Malicious damage148118+30
Serious assault7174-3
Rape70700
Attempted murder5851+7
Culpable homicide4231+11
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition3334-1
Crimen injuria2819+9
Murder2415+9
Sexual assault1611+5
Neglect and ill-treatment of children103+7
Arson21+1
Attempted sexual offences220
Stock-theft24-2
Abduction10+1
Contact sexual offences12-1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action10+1
Public violence000
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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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