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Observatory Crime Statistics

Yeoville Precinct |Johannesburg
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Observatory falls within the Yeoville police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Bellevue, Bellevue East, Berea, Yeoville.
Observatory is a suburb in Johannesburg, Gauteng. Crime in the Yeoville precinct area (covering Observatory) 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

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 its pre-COVID level

↓ 36.9%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Yeoville precinct area (covering Observatory) dropped 5.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Total crime: 35% below provincial median
Contact crime: 2% below provincial median
Property crime: 38% below 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

34

↑ 36% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

1,029

↓ 5.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

253

↓ 8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

755

↓ 4.3% 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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Other precincts in Johannesburg

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Fairland

906 crimes ↑ 13.7%

Rosebank

945 crimes ↓ 8.5%

Parkview

1,637 crimes → 0.1%

Langlaagte

1,668 crimes → 1.4%

Naledi

1,847 crimes ↑ 2.5%

Norwood

2,189 crimes → 1.1%
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Other suburbs served by Yeoville 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 Observatory.

BellevueBellevue EastBereaYeoville
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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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