Jericho Crime Statistics
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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 North West
Reported crimes
583
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 3.4%
more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 23%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
All theft not mentioned elsewhere dropped significantly (-26) while Sexual offences detected as a result of police action increased (+12).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 137 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 79 |
| Residential burglary | 59 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 53 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 52 |
| Serious assault | 48 |
| Common assault | 34 |
| Stock-theft | 28 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 137 | 143 | -6 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 79 | 67 | +12 |
| Residential burglary | 59 | 54 | +5 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 53 | 79 | -26 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 52 | 41 | +11 |
| Serious assault | 48 | 41 | +7 |
| Common assault | 34 | 38 | -4 |
| Stock-theft | 28 | 19 | +9 |
| Business burglary | 21 | 19 | +2 |
| Malicious damage | 14 | 13 | +1 |
| Aggravated robbery | 10 | 11 | -1 |
| Common robbery | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Attempted murder | 6 | 1 | +5 |
| Rape | 6 | 3 | +3 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 4 | 0 | +4 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 4 | 0 | +4 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Commercial crime | 3 | 5 | -2 |
| Kidnapping | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| Culpable homicide | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Murder | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Vehicle theft | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Theft from vehicle | 2 | 9 | -7 |
| Crimen injuria | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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