Edenpark Crime Statistics

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

D38/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

2,330

+4.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,980

per 100k

Safety Score

38/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

104,274

Crime Breakdown — Edenpark (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	477	20.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	444	19.1%
Common assault	contact	425	18.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	248	10.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	180	7.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	152	6.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	151	6.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	100	4.3%
Carjacking	contact	96	4.1%
Kidnapping	contact	92	3.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	87	3.7%
Attempted murder	contact	81	3.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	79	3.4%
Rape	contact	75	3.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	65	2.8%
Murder	contact	64	2.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	57	2.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	56	2.4%
Common robbery	contact	43	1.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	27	1.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	27	1.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	23	1.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	15	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	13	0.6%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	12	0.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	7	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	3	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%

Edenpark Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Edenpark Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Edenpark Safe?

No, Edenpark has high crime levels.

Edenpark scores 38/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Edenpark is 2,980 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Edenpark, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

-3%

Below average

Year-on-Year

+4.2%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

20% of all crime

Rank in Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

24/39

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Edenpark

In 2025, Edenpark recorded 2,330 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Edenpark is Drug-Related Crime with 477 reported cases (20.5% of all crime in Edenpark), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 444 cases (19.1%) and Common assault at 425 cases (18.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Edenpark has increased by 4.2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Edenpark area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Edenpark?

The most reported crimes in Edenpark are Drug-Related Crime (477 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (444 cases), Common assault (425 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Edenpark has a crime rate of 2,980 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)