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Moffat View Crime Statistics

3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Moffat View falls within the Moffatview police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Kenilworth, La Rochelle, Linmeyer, Oakdene, Regents Park and 5 more.
Moffat View is a suburb in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Crime in the Moffatview precinct area (covering Moffat View) decreased 8.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,993 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 26% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Aggravated robbery (293 cases). Aggravated robbery saw the biggest decrease (-99). 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

Moderate

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

1,993

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 8.6%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 26%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Moffatview precinct area (covering Moffat View) dropped 8.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 1% above provincial median
Contact crime: 6% above provincial median
Property crime: 30% above 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

40

↓ 13% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

843

↓ 10.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

402

↓ 12.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

748

↓ 3.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Moffatview precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Aggravated robbery
293
Common assault
207
Drug-related crime
204
Serious assault
134
Vehicle theft
116
Theft from vehicle
114
Residential burglary
112
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
106
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Other suburbs served by Moffatview police station

11 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Moffat View.

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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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