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Roodepoort Precinct

Johannesburg|4 suburbs
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Roodepoort decreased 7.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 4,711 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 1.5% in line with its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (631 cases). Aggravated robbery saw the biggest decrease (-134). 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

Very High

in Gauteng

Reported crimes

4,711

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 7.4%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs pre-COVID baseline

→ 1.5%

in line with 2018-2019

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Crime in Roodepoort decreased 7.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Roodepoort precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		631
Serious assault		539
Aggravated robbery		483
Residential burglary		345
Drug-related crime		342
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		331
Vehicle theft		289
Theft from vehicle		284
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Common assault631692-61
Serious assault539543-4
Aggravated robbery483617-134
Residential burglary345397-52
Drug-related crime342288+54
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs331273+58
Vehicle theft289292-3
Theft from vehicle284336-52
Malicious damage2742740
Shoplifting176174+2
Common robbery168176-8
Kidnapping141119+22
Rape128145-17
Business burglary96110-14
Robbery at residential premises86198-112
Attempted murder7681-5
Carjacking7273-1
Murder59114-55
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition4346-3
Robbery at non-residential premises3957-18
Culpable homicide2720+7
Sexual assault2025-5
Attempted sexual offences147+7
Crimen injuria137+6
Neglect and ill-treatment of children117+4
Arson108+2
Public violence54+1
Truck hijacking43+1
Contact sexual offences30+3
Stock-theft20+2
Abduction000
Bank robbery000
Robbery of cash in transit000
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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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