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Saxonwold Crime Statistics

Rosebank Precinct |Johannesburg
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Saxonwold falls within the Rosebank police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Dunkeld, Dunkeld West, Forest Town, Parkwood, Rosebank.
Saxonwold is a suburb in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Crime in the Rosebank precinct area (covering Saxonwold) 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

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 its pre-COVID level

↓ 39.6%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Rosebank precinct area (covering Saxonwold) dropped 8.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Total crime: 70% below provincial median
Contact crime: 84% below provincial median
Property crime: 72% below provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

2

Violent crime

163

↓ 30.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

113

↓ 30.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

669

↑ 5.4% 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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Other precincts in Johannesburg

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Fairland

906 crimes ↑ 13.7%

Parkview

1,637 crimes → 0.1%

Langlaagte

1,668 crimes → 1.4%

Naledi

1,847 crimes ↑ 2.5%

Yeoville

2,037 crimes ↓ 5.6%

Norwood

2,189 crimes → 1.1%
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Side-by-side crime statistics with nearby suburbs

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Other suburbs served by Rosebank police station

6 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

DunkeldDunkeld WestForest TownParkwoodRosebank
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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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