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Rosebank Precinct

Johannesburg|6 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Rosebank decreased 8.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 945 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 39.6% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (277 cases). Theft from vehicle saw the biggest decrease (-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

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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

DunkeldDunkeld WestForest TownParkwoodRosebankSaxonwold

Crime volume

Very Low

in Gauteng · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

945

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 8.5%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 39.6%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Rosebank dropped 8.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Rosebank precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		277
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		170
Shoplifting		114
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		58
Theft from vehicle		53
Aggravated robbery		50
Common robbery		48
Malicious damage		32
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime277236+41
All theft not mentioned elsewhere170214-44
Shoplifting11485+29
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs5832+26
Theft from vehicle5398-45
Aggravated robbery5066-16
Common robbery4871-23
Malicious damage3238-6
Common assault2851-23
Vehicle theft2625+1
Business burglary2322+1
Serious assault2226-4
Residential burglary1117-6
Crimen injuria84+4
Rape812-4
Culpable homicide31+2
Sexual assault37-4
Arson20+2
Attempted murder23-1
Drug-related crime26-4
Murder20+2
Attempted sexual offences10+1
Contact sexual offences10+1
Kidnapping112-11
Abduction000
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition06-6
Neglect and ill-treatment of children01-1
Public violence000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
Stock-theft000
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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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