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Highlands North Crime Statistics

Sandringham Precinct |Johannesburg
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Highlands North falls within the Sandringham police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Fellside, Norwood, Orange Grove, Orchards, Sandringham.
Highlands North is a suburb in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Crime in the Sandringham precinct area (covering Highlands North) increased 3.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,461 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 5.2% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Aggravated robbery (266 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest decrease (-34). 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

Low

in Gauteng · High nationally

Reported crimes

1,461

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 3.2%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 5.2%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Sandringham precinct area (covering Highlands North) rose 3.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 26% below provincial median
Contact crime: 18% below provincial median
Property crime: 28% below 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

11

↑ 22.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

655

↑ 2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

222

↑ 2.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

584

↑ 4.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Sandringham precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Aggravated robbery		266
Common assault		200
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		193
Carjacking		112
Kidnapping		91
Malicious damage		85
Residential burglary		79
Serious assault		62
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Other precincts in Johannesburg

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Fairland

384 crimes → 0.6%

Rosebank

398 crimes ↓ 12.5%

Parkview

816 crimes ↑ 6.3%

Norwood

1,015 crimes → 1.5%

Langlaagte

1,049 crimes → 0.9%

Naledi

1,343 crimes ↑ 11.9%
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Other suburbs served by Sandringham 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 Highlands North.

FellsideNorwoodOrange GroveOrchardsSandringham
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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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