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Sandton Precinct

Johannesburg|21 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Sandton decreased 2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 6,645 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 16.8% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Commercial crime (2056 cases). Commercial crime saw the biggest increase (+90). 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

View 21 suburbs in this precinct

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

Benmore GardensBryanstonBuccleuchEdenburgGallo ManorHurlinghamHyde ParkKramervilleLonehillMorningsideMorningside ManorParkmorePaulshofRivoniaSandhurstSandownSandtonStrathavonSunninghillWendywoodWoodmead

Crime volume

Very High

in Gauteng

Reported crimes

6,645

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 2%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 16.8%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Sandton has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Sandton precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Commercial crime		2,056
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		1,202
Theft from vehicle		468
Aggravated robbery		413
Common assault		348
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		343
Shoplifting		336
Common robbery		294
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Commercial crime2,0561,966+90
All theft not mentioned elsewhere1,2021,221-19
Theft from vehicle468533-65
Aggravated robbery413475-62
Common assault348396-48
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs343295+48
Shoplifting336342-6
Common robbery294257+37
Residential burglary261321-60
Vehicle theft193218-25
Malicious damage140172-32
Kidnapping118108+10
Business burglary112139-27
Drug-related crime108102+6
Rape4448-4
Crimen injuria3932+7
Attempted murder3530+5
Serious assault2943-14
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2824+4
Culpable homicide2518+7
Murder1913+6
Sexual assault1715+2
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action82+6
Arson31+2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children31+2
Attempted sexual offences25-3
Contact sexual offences13-2
Abduction01-1
Public violence000
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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