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Sophia Town Precinct

Johannesburg|3 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Sophia Town increased 6.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 4,148 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 23.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (1204 cases). Common assault saw the biggest increase (+56). 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.

MartindaleSophiatownWestdene

Crime volume

High

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

4,148

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 6.8%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 23.2%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Sophia Town rose 6.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Sophia Town precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		1,204
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		418
Aggravated robbery		292
Commercial crime		271
Common assault		264
Residential burglary		212
Serious assault		198
Theft from vehicle		173
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime1,2041,176+28
All theft not mentioned elsewhere418421-3
Aggravated robbery292327-35
Commercial crime271232+39
Common assault264208+56
Residential burglary212208+4
Serious assault198211-13
Theft from vehicle173128+45
Malicious damage169151+18
Attempted murder132108+24
Vehicle theft100101-1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition9561+34
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs9096-6
Common robbery8990-1
Kidnapping8842+46
Business burglary8467+17
Murder7988-9
Shoplifting7892-14
Rape5840+18
Neglect and ill-treatment of children159+6
Sexual assault1510+5
Culpable homicide910-1
Crimen injuria85+3
Arson30+3
Public violence30+3
Attempted sexual offences12-1
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences01-1
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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