Brackendowns Crime Statistics

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

D49/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,681

-7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,149

per 100k

Safety Score

49/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

104,274

Crime Breakdown — Brackendowns (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	589	35.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	348	20.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	241	14.3%
Common assault	contact	161	9.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	135	8.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	129	7.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	108	6.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	84	5.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	63	3.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	60	3.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	57	3.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	40	2.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	35	2.1%
Carjacking	contact	27	1.6%
Rape	contact	20	1.2%
Kidnapping	contact	19	1.1%
Common robbery	contact	17	1.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	17	1.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	13	0.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	13	0.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	12	0.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	11	0.7%
Truck hijacking	contact	11	0.7%
Murder	contact	8	0.5%
Attempted murder	contact	7	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	5	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	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%

Brackendowns Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Brackendowns Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Brackendowns Safe?

Brackendowns has moderate safety levels.

Brackendowns scores 49/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Brackendowns is 2,149 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Brackendowns, especially at night.

vs National Average

-30%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-7%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

35% of all crime

Rank in Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

13/39

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Brackendowns

In 2025, Brackendowns recorded 1,681 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Brackendowns is Commercial Crime with 589 reported cases (35.0% of all crime in Brackendowns), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 348 cases (20.7%) and Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 241 cases (14.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Brackendowns has decreased by 7%, a positive sign for the Brackendowns community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Brackendowns?

The most reported crimes in Brackendowns are Commercial Crime (589 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (348 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (241 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Brackendowns has a crime rate of 2,149 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Ekurhuleni (East Rand), Dunnottar is safer with a rate of 395 per 100k.

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Dunnottar	104,274	309	395	A (89)
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Sebenza	104,274	856	1,094	B (70)
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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)