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Moroka Precinct

Johannesburg|5 suburbs|Part of Soweto
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Moroka decreased 8.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 5,250 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 28.9% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (662 cases). Aggravated robbery saw the biggest decrease (-92). 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

5,250

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 8.8%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 28.9%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Moroka decreased 8.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Moroka precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		662
Drug-related crime		624
Aggravated robbery		578
Common assault		497
Serious assault		493
Malicious damage		328
Commercial crime		288
Residential burglary		283
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere662753-91
Drug-related crime624685-61
Aggravated robbery578670-92
Common assault497578-81
Serious assault493496-3
Malicious damage328403-75
Commercial crime288277+11
Residential burglary283352-69
Theft from vehicle190171+19
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs170159+11
Common robbery157152+5
Kidnapping150162-12
Shoplifting148175-27
Rape141146-5
Murder107103+4
Attempted murder106115-9
Business burglary9288+4
Vehicle theft86123-37
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition7281-9
Culpable homicide2219+3
Sexual assault2117+4
Neglect and ill-treatment of children1410+4
Crimen injuria75+2
Attempted sexual offences610-4
Arson40+4
Contact sexual offences20+2
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action14-3
Stock-theft110
Abduction000
Public violence02-2
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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Fairland

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Rosebank

945 crimes ↓ 8.5%

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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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