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Yeoville Precinct

Johannesburg|4 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Yeoville decreased 5.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,037 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 36.9% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Aggravated robbery (313 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest decrease (-58). 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.

BellevueBellevue EastObservatoryYeoville

Crime volume

Low

in Gauteng · High nationally

Reported crimes

2,037

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 5.6%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 36.9%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Yeoville dropped 5.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Yeoville precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Aggravated robbery		313
Serious assault		252
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		246
Common robbery		222
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		195
Common assault		132
Commercial crime		112
Theft from vehicle		91
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Aggravated robbery313338-25
Serious assault252310-58
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs246259-13
Common robbery222175+47
All theft not mentioned elsewhere195188+7
Common assault132160-28
Commercial crime1121120
Theft from vehicle91114-23
Malicious damage83102-19
Vehicle theft7865+13
Residential burglary4966-17
Attempted murder3632+4
Business burglary3530+5
Drug-related crime3424+10
Murder3425+9
Rape3444-10
Shoplifting3349-16
Kidnapping2736-9
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition176+11
Sexual assault610-4
Crimen injuria35-2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children35-2
Attempted sexual offences220
Abduction000
Arson01-1
Contact sexual offences000
Culpable homicide000
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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