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Sandringham Precinct

Johannesburg|3 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Sandringham increased 3.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,351 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 8.8% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (381 cases). Commercial crime saw the biggest increase (+96). 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.

FellsideHighlands NorthSandringham

Crime volume

Low

in Gauteng · High nationally

Reported crimes

2,351

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 3.8%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 8.8%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Sandringham rose 3.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Sandringham precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		381
Aggravated robbery		326
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		275
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		266
Common assault		257
Malicious damage		113
Kidnapping		107
Residential burglary		98
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime381285+96
Aggravated robbery326381-55
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs275284-9
All theft not mentioned elsewhere266273-7
Common assault257226+31
Malicious damage11396+17
Kidnapping10799+8
Residential burglary9899-1
Serious assault89128-39
Theft from vehicle88109-21
Vehicle theft7059+11
Common robbery5754+3
Business burglary4131+10
Attempted murder4030+10
Rape3126+5
Crimen injuria2412+12
Culpable homicide1712+5
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1619-3
Sexual assault159+6
Drug-related crime1410+4
Murder1411+3
Neglect and ill-treatment of children54+1
Shoplifting54+1
Arson110
Attempted sexual offences13-2
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences01-1
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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