Jabulani Crime Statistics

Jabulani, Johannesburg, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D39/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

2,492

-3.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,906

per 100k

Safety Score

39/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

114,363

Crime Breakdown — Jabulani (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	451	18.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	413	16.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	357	14.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	353	14.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	232	9.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	227	9.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	155	6.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	151	6.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	147	5.9%
Carjacking	contact	131	5.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	117	4.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	95	3.8%
Kidnapping	contact	80	3.2%
Common robbery	contact	67	2.7%
Rape	contact	57	2.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	48	1.9%
Attempted murder	contact	44	1.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	40	1.6%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	39	1.6%
Murder	contact	32	1.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	29	1.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	15	0.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	12	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	12	0.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	5	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.2%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Jabulani Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Jabulani Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Jabulani Safe?

No, Jabulani has high crime levels.

Jabulani scores 39/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Jabulani is 2,906 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Jabulani, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

-5%

Below average

Year-on-Year

-3.4%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Common assault

18% of all crime

Rank in Johannesburg

17/42

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Jabulani

In 2025, Jabulani recorded 2,492 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Jabulani is Common assault with 451 reported cases (18.1% of all crime in Jabulani), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 413 cases (16.6%) and Drug-Related Crime at 357 cases (14.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Jabulani has decreased by 3.4%, a positive sign for the Jabulani community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Jabulani?

The most reported crimes in Jabulani are Common assault (451 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (413 cases), Drug-Related Crime (357 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Jabulani compare to other areas in Johannesburg?

Jabulani has a crime rate of 2,906 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Johannesburg, Fairland is safer with a rate of 766 per 100k.

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