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Moffatview Precinct

Johannesburg|10 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Moffatview decreased 10.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,192 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 22% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (437 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-203). 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.

KenilworthLa RochelleLinmeyerMoffat ViewOakdeneRegents ParkRosettenvilleSouth HillsTowerbyTulisa Park

Crime volume

Moderate

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

3,192

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 10.8%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 22%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Moffatview dropped 10.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Moffatview precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		437
Aggravated robbery		384
Commercial crime		344
Drug-related crime		288
Common assault		273
Serious assault		176
Residential burglary		165
Theft from vehicle		148
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere437640-203
Aggravated robbery384523-139
Commercial crime344317+27
Drug-related crime288253+35
Common assault273278-5
Serious assault176189-13
Residential burglary165181-16
Theft from vehicle148147+1
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs143100+43
Vehicle theft143193-50
Shoplifting1161160
Malicious damage99117-18
Common robbery7883-5
Rape7746+31
Business burglary76102-26
Kidnapping7470+4
Attempted murder5168-17
Murder5160-9
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1951-32
Sexual assault1711+6
Culpable homicide1619-3
Neglect and ill-treatment of children87+1
Attempted sexual offences32+1
Crimen injuria32+1
Contact sexual offences20+2
Abduction10+1
Arson000
Public violence01-1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action01-1
Stock-theft000
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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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