Boksburg North Crime Statistics

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

F21/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

3,594

-2.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,596

per 100k

Safety Score

21/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

104,274

Crime Breakdown — Boksburg North (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1,104	30.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	677	18.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	299	8.3%
Common assault	contact	261	7.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	257	7.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	213	5.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	208	5.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	203	5.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	181	5.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	161	4.5%
Kidnapping	contact	160	4.5%
Carjacking	contact	159	4.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	153	4.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	148	4.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	144	4.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	124	3.5%
Common robbery	contact	69	1.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	53	1.5%
Attempted murder	contact	41	1.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	41	1.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	31	0.9%
Rape	contact	27	0.8%
Truck hijacking	contact	27	0.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	16	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	15	0.4%
Murder	contact	15	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.1%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	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%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

Boksburg North Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Boksburg North Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Boksburg North Safe?

No, Boksburg North has high crime levels.

Boksburg North scores 21/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Boksburg North is 4,596 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Boksburg North, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+50%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-2.1%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

31% of all crime

Rank in Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

32/39

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Boksburg North

In 2025, Boksburg North recorded 3,594 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Boksburg North is Commercial Crime with 1,104 reported cases (30.7% of all crime in Boksburg North), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 677 cases (18.8%) and Theft out of or from motor vehicle at 299 cases (8.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Boksburg North has decreased by 2.1%, a positive sign for the Boksburg North community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Boksburg North?

The most reported crimes in Boksburg North are Commercial Crime (1,104 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (677 cases), Theft out of or from motor vehicle (299 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Boksburg North has a crime rate of 4,596 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)