Soweto Crime Statistics
7 police precincts|24 suburbs|Gauteng
3 of 4 quarters (2025-2026) SAPS Data
Total crimes
20,006
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
-2.6%
improved
Violent crime
8,958
contact crimes
Property crime
2,225
property crimes
329 murders reported
43.8% below pre-COVID levels
2 improving1 worsening4 stable
Most reported crimes
Drug-related crime
2,919
Common assault
2,494
Robbery with aggravating circumstances
2,382
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm
2,045
Malicious damage to property
1,551
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
1,545
Burglary at residential premises
975
Shoplifting
859
Crime by precinct
Reported serious crimes per police precinct. These are raw counts — not adjusted for population.
All suburbs in Soweto
24 suburbs across 7 police precincts. Click any suburb for detailed crime statistics.
Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics. All counts are raw reported crimes, not adjusted for population. Methodology·Disclaimer