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Lindhaven Crime Statistics

3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Lindhaven falls within the Roodepoort police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Constantia Kloof, Horison, Roodepoort, Witpoortjie.
Lindhaven is a suburb in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Crime in the Roodepoort precinct area (covering Lindhaven) 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.

See how Roodepoort compares to other Gauteng precincts vs Apr–Dec 2024 →

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 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 its pre-COVID level

→ 1.5%

in line with 2018-2019

Crime in the Roodepoort precinct area (covering Lindhaven) decreased 7.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 140% above provincial median
Contact crime: 163% above provincial median
Property crime: 228% 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

59

↓ 48.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

2,104

↓ 12.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

1,016

↓ 10.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

1,591

↑ 2.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

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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Other suburbs served by Roodepoort police station

5 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

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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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