Melville falls under the Brixton SAPS precinct. The most-reported categories in the latest quarter were 17 Community reported serious Crime (644), Contact crime (Crimes against the person) (291), Other serious Crime (198). See the full breakdown and trends in the report below.

What is the average house price in Melville?

The median registered house price in Melville was R1,700,000 in 2025 (+9.7% year-on-year). Full sales history is in the report.

How far is Melville from City Centre?

About 14 minutes by car. More commute bands in the report.

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Melville Crime Stats & Area Report

Johannesburg, Gauteng

Data as of 2026-07-09 Independent due diligence

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Is Melville safe?

Reported via the Brixton SAPS precinct.

2,126

Incidents — latest quarter

644

Top concern: 17 Community reported serious Crime

SAPS data is reported at precinct level, so figures cover the wider station area, not a single street.

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House prices in Melville

Latest median sale price: R1 700 000 (2025), +9.7% year-on-year.

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Getting around Melville

To City Centre

14 min

To Shopping Mall

0 min

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