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Randburg Precinct

Johannesburg|5 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Randburg remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,880 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 23.5% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (860 cases). Common robbery saw the biggest increase (+95). 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

3,880

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 2%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 23.5%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Randburg has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Randburg precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		860
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		678
Common robbery		341
Aggravated robbery		338
Theft from vehicle		288
Residential burglary		200
Common assault		196
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		186
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime860795+65
All theft not mentioned elsewhere678722-44
Common robbery341246+95
Aggravated robbery338432-94
Theft from vehicle288274+14
Residential burglary200252-52
Common assault196177+19
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs186146+40
Drug-related crime12482+42
Shoplifting120111+9
Malicious damage101106-5
Vehicle theft97100-3
Kidnapping90104-14
Serious assault82113-31
Business burglary81168-87
Rape26260
Attempted murder2125-4
Crimen injuria1618-2
Murder1310+3
Sexual assault917-8
Culpable homicide717-10
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition310-7
Attempted sexual offences23-1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children110
Abduction000
Arson000
Contact sexual offences03-3
Public violence000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action01-1
Stock-theft000
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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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