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Emdeni Crime Statistics

Naledi Precinct |Johannesburg
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Emdeni falls within the Naledi police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Naledi, Naledi Extension, Tladi.
Emdeni is a suburb in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Crime in the Naledi precinct area (covering Emdeni) increased 11.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,343 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 23.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (188 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+48). 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

Low

in Gauteng · High nationally

Reported crimes

1,343

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 11.9%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 23.2%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Naledi precinct area (covering Emdeni) rose 11.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 32% below provincial median
Contact crime: 19% below provincial median
Property crime: 31% below 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

18

↑ 5.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

647

↑ 2.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

213

↓ 4.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

483

↑ 39.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Naledi precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault
188
Aggravated robbery
169
Serious assault
163
Malicious damage
112
Residential burglary
106
Drug-related crime
79
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
76
Carjacking
66
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Other suburbs served by Naledi police station

4 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

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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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