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Newlands Crime Statistics

Sophia Town Precinct |Johannesburg
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error

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Newlands is a suburb in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Crime in the Sophia Town precinct area (covering Newlands) 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

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 its pre-COVID level

↓ 23.2%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Sophia Town precinct area (covering Newlands) rose 6.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with crime levels already high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 32% above provincial median
Contact crime: 7% above provincial median
Property crime: 39% above 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

79

↓ 10.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

1,127

↑ 4.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

569

↑ 12.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

2,452

↑ 6.7% 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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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

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Rosebank

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1,637 crimes → 0.1%

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1,668 crimes → 1.4%

Naledi

1,847 crimes ↑ 2.5%

Yeoville

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Other suburbs served by Sophia Town police station

5 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

BerarioMartindaleSophiatownWestdene
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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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