Gauteng Crime Statistics
Comprehensive crime data for Gauteng province, South Africa
Total Crimes
488,669
All Crime Rate
3,035 / 100k
Violent Crime Rate
1,100 / 100k
Population
16,098,571
Precincts
146
Is Gauteng Safe?
Gauteng recorded an overall crime rate of 3,035 per 100,000 people in the latest SAPS data — 1% below the national average of 3,067 per 100,000. However, the violent crime rate in Gauteng is 1,100 per 100,000 — 0.3% below the national violent crime average of 1,103 per 100,000. Of the 146 police precincts in Gauteng, 23 are rated A or B (Safe to Very Safe), while 103 are rated D or F (High Risk). Crime decreased by 3% compared to the previous year.
Cities in Gauteng
Ekurhuleni (East Rand)
Pretoria (Tshwane)
Johannesburg
West Rand
Sedibeng
Gauteng Ports of Entry
Gauteng Crime Trend (2018-2025)
All Precincts in Gauteng (by Crime Rate)
| Precinct | City | Population | Crimes | Rate | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OR Tambo International Airport | Gauteng Ports of Entry | 1 | 614 | 81,900,000 | F (1) |
| Tembisa | Ekurhuleni (East Rand) | 104,274 | 6,517 | 8,333 | F (8) |
| JHB Central | Johannesburg | 114,363 | 7,102 | 8,280 | F (8) |
| Krugersdorp | West Rand | 71,319 | 4,334 | 8,103 | F (8) |
| Kagiso | West Rand | 71,319 | 4,115 | 7,694 | F (10) |
| Midrand | Johannesburg | 114,363 | 6,011 | 7,008 | F (12) |
| Roodepoort | Johannesburg | 114,363 | 5,750 | 6,704 | F (13) |
| Ivory Park | Ekurhuleni (East Rand) | 104,274 | 5,216 | 6,670 | F (13) |
| Kempton Park | Ekurhuleni (East Rand) | 104,274 | 5,077 | 6,492 | F (14) |
| Vanderbijlpark | Sedibeng | 85,049 | 4,093 | 6,416 | F (14) |
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