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Rockville Crime Statistics

Moroka Precinct |Johannesburg
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Part of greater Soweto → Moroka is one of several police precincts serving the Soweto area. Rockville falls within the Moroka police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Jabavu, Mapetla, Moroka, Moroka North.
Rockville is a suburb in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Crime in the Moroka precinct area (covering Rockville) decreased 11.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 3,370 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 32.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (452 cases). Common assault saw the biggest decrease (-85). 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

Very High

in Gauteng

Reported crimes

3,370

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 11.4%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 32.2%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Moroka precinct area (covering Rockville) decreased 11.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 71% above provincial median
Contact crime: 97% above provincial median
Property crime: 57% 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

84

↓ 3.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

1,572

↓ 10.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

486

↓ 14% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

1,312

↓ 11.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Moroka precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime
452
Aggravated robbery
431
Serious assault
368
Common assault
368
Malicious damage
249
Residential burglary
206
Theft from vehicle
147
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
129
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Other suburbs served by Moroka police station

5 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

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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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