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Parkhurst Crime Statistics

Parkview Precinct |Johannesburg
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Parkhurst falls within the Parkview police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Craighall Park, Emmarentia, Greenside, Parktown North, Parktown West and 3 more.
Parkhurst is a suburb in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Crime in the Parkview precinct area (covering Parkhurst) remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,637 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 42.8% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (318 cases). Theft from vehicle saw the biggest increase (+45). 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 Low

in Gauteng · High nationally

Reported crimes

1,637

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 0.1%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 42.8%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Parkview precinct area (covering Parkhurst) has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).
Total crime: 48% below provincial median
Contact crime: 73% below provincial median
Property crime: 40% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

3

↑ 50% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

284

↓ 12.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

573

↑ 10.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

780

↓ 1.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Parkview precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		318
Theft from vehicle		268
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		241
Vehicle theft		132
Residential burglary		120
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		106
Aggravated robbery		101
Common robbery		96
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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%

Langlaagte

1,668 crimes → 1.4%

Naledi

1,847 crimes ↑ 2.5%

Yeoville

2,037 crimes ↓ 5.6%

Norwood

2,189 crimes → 1.1%
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Other suburbs served by Parkview police station

9 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

Craighall ParkEmmarentiaGreensideParktown NorthParktown WestParkviewRoosevelt ParkWestcliff
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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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