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Orlando West Crime Statistics

Orlando Precinct |Johannesburg
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Part of greater Soweto → Orlando is one of several police precincts serving the Soweto area. Orlando West falls within the Orlando police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Orlando, Orlando East, Orlando Ekhaya.
Orlando West is a suburb in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Crime in the Orlando precinct area (covering Orlando West) remained stable vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 2,612 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 24.3% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Aggravated robbery (363 cases). Common assault saw the biggest decrease (-75). 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

High

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

2,612

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

→ 1.6%

no change vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 24.3%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Orlando precinct area (covering Orlando West) has been relatively stable vs Apr–Dec 2024 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 33% above provincial median
Contact crime: 45% above provincial median
Property crime: 26% 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

43

↓ 18.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

1,161

↓ 7.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

389

↓ 7.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

1,062

↑ 8.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Orlando precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Aggravated robbery
363
Drug-related crime
327
Serious assault
267
Common assault
228
Malicious damage
214
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
177
Residential burglary
175
Common robbery
98
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Other suburbs served by Orlando 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 Orlando West.

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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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