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Orlando Precinct

Johannesburg|4 suburbs|Part of Soweto
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Orlando decreased 4.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,743 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 28.7% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Aggravated robbery (471 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-106). 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

High

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

3,743

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 4.8%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 28.7%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Orlando decreased 4.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Orlando precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Aggravated robbery		471
Drug-related crime		429
Serious assault		353
Common assault		313
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		302
Malicious damage		270
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		254
Residential burglary		229
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Aggravated robbery471441+30
Drug-related crime429416+13
Serious assault353423-70
Common assault313396-83
All theft not mentioned elsewhere302408-106
Malicious damage270277-7
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs254179+75
Residential burglary229294-65
Commercial crime195183+12
Attempted murder124116+8
Common robbery123118+5
Theft from vehicle121100+21
Kidnapping11775+42
Vehicle theft10382+21
Shoplifting84101-17
Rape81101-20
Business burglary5975-16
Murder5069-19
Sexual assault17170
Culpable homicide1315-2
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1227-15
Attempted sexual offences94+5
Neglect and ill-treatment of children65+1
Arson27-5
Crimen injuria21+1
Stock-theft20+2
Contact sexual offences10+1
Public violence12-1
Abduction000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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Other precincts in Johannesburg

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Fairland

906 crimes ↑ 13.7%

Rosebank

945 crimes ↓ 8.5%

Parkview

1,637 crimes → 0.1%

Langlaagte

1,668 crimes → 1.4%

Naledi

1,847 crimes ↑ 2.5%

Yeoville

2,037 crimes ↓ 5.6%
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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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