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Roodepoort Precinct

Johannesburg|4 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Roodepoort decreased 4.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 7,656 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 4% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (932 cases). Aggravated robbery saw the biggest decrease (-159). 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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Crime volume

Very High

in Gauteng

Reported crimes

7,656

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 4.1%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 4%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Roodepoort decreased 4.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, 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
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		932
Common assault		833
Commercial crime		727
Serious assault		723
Aggravated robbery		628
Drug-related crime		503
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		449
Residential burglary		447
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere9321,022-90
Common assault833880-47
Commercial crime727715+12
Serious assault723701+22
Aggravated robbery628787-159
Drug-related crime503411+92
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs449356+93
Residential burglary447516-69
Vehicle theft381421-40
Theft from vehicle366412-46
Malicious damage365370-5
Shoplifting227237-10
Common robbery220233-13
Kidnapping183167+16
Rape177205-28
Business burglary124134-10
Attempted murder108120-12
Murder81139-58
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition6364-1
Culpable homicide3223+9
Sexual assault2429-5
Attempted sexual offences157+8
Crimen injuria1510+5
Arson119+2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children118+3
Public violence56-1
Contact sexual offences30+3
Stock-theft32+1
Abduction000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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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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