Devon Crime Statistics

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

A87/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

358

-7.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

457

per 100k

Safety Score

87/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

104,274

Crime Breakdown — Devon (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	205	57.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	40	11.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	36	10.1%
Common assault	contact	33	9.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	25	7.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	19	5.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	16	4.5%
Stock Theft	property	16	4.5%
Carjacking	contact	12	3.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	12	3.4%
Kidnapping	contact	9	2.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	8	2.2%
Rape	contact	7	2.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	5	1.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	5	1.4%
Attempted murder	contact	4	1.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	4	1.1%
Murder	contact	4	1.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	4	1.1%
Common robbery	contact	3	0.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.8%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.3%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.3%
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%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Devon Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Devon Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Devon Safe?

Yes, Devon is relatively safe.

Devon scores 87/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 457 per 100,000 people, Devon sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Devon can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-85%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-7.3%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

57% of all crime

Rank in Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

2/39

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Devon

In 2025, Devon recorded 358 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Devon is Drug-Related Crime with 205 reported cases (57.3% of all crime in Devon), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 40 cases (11.2%) and Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 36 cases (10.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Devon has decreased by 7.3%, a positive sign for the Devon community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Devon?

The most reported crimes in Devon are Drug-Related Crime (205 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (40 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (36 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Devon has a crime rate of 457 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)
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)
Olifantsfontein	104,274	1,525	1,950	C (52)