Boksburg Crime Statistics

Boksburg, Ekurhuleni (East Rand), Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D38/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

2,308

+0.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,951

per 100k

Safety Score

38/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

104,274

Crime Breakdown — Boksburg (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	404	17.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	348	15.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	284	12.3%
Common assault	contact	268	11.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	163	7.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	157	6.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	153	6.6%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	153	6.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	149	6.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	121	5.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	119	5.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	113	4.9%
Carjacking	contact	95	4.1%
Kidnapping	contact	93	4.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	88	3.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	69	3.0%
Murder	contact	52	2.3%
Rape	contact	41	1.8%
Common robbery	contact	40	1.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	33	1.4%
Attempted murder	contact	29	1.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	29	1.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	20	0.9%
Truck hijacking	contact	20	0.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	19	0.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	9	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

Boksburg Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Boksburg Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Boksburg Safe?

No, Boksburg has high crime levels.

Boksburg scores 38/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Boksburg is 2,951 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Boksburg, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

-4%

Below average

Year-on-Year

+0.5%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

18% of all crime

Rank in Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

23/39

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Boksburg

In 2025, Boksburg recorded 2,308 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Boksburg is Commercial Crime with 404 reported cases (17.5% of all crime in Boksburg), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 348 cases (15.1%) and Drug-Related Crime at 284 cases (12.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Boksburg has increased by 0.5%, indicating a worsening trend for the Boksburg area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Boksburg?

The most reported crimes in Boksburg are Commercial Crime (404 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (348 cases), Drug-Related Crime (284 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Boksburg compare to other areas in Ekurhuleni (East Rand)?

Boksburg has a crime rate of 2,951 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Ekurhuleni (East Rand), Dunnottar is safer with a rate of 395 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Dunnottar	104,274	309	395	A (89)
Devon	104,274	358	457	A (87)
Zonkizizwe	104,274	699	894	B (75)
Sebenza	104,274	856	1,094	B (70)
Reigerpark	104,274	970	1,240	B (67)
Nigel	104,274	1,017	1,300	B (67)
Actonville	104,274	1,041	1,331	B (66)
Duduza	104,274	1,149	1,469	C (62)
Crystalpark	104,274	1,201	1,535	C (61)
Putfontein	104,274	1,271	1,626	C (59)