Edenvale Crime Statistics

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

D43/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

2,078

-7.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,657

per 100k

Safety Score

43/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

104,274

Crime Breakdown — Edenvale (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	675	32.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	384	18.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	343	16.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	201	9.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	173	8.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	120	5.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	119	5.7%
Common assault	contact	119	5.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	113	5.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	105	5.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	101	4.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	48	2.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	48	2.3%
Common robbery	contact	39	1.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	35	1.7%
Carjacking	contact	24	1.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	24	1.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	24	1.2%
Kidnapping	contact	17	0.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	12	0.6%
Rape	contact	12	0.6%
Attempted murder	contact	11	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	0.3%
Truck hijacking	contact	7	0.3%
Murder	contact	4	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.1%
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%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

Edenvale Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Edenvale Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Edenvale Safe?

Edenvale has moderate safety levels.

Edenvale scores 43/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Edenvale is 2,657 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Edenvale, especially at night.

vs National Average

-13%

Below average

Year-on-Year

-7.4%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

32% of all crime

Rank in Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

19/39

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Edenvale

In 2025, Edenvale recorded 2,078 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Edenvale is Commercial Crime with 675 reported cases (32.5% of all crime in Edenvale), followed by Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 384 cases (18.5%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 343 cases (16.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Edenvale has decreased by 7.4%, a positive sign for the Edenvale community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Edenvale?

The most reported crimes in Edenvale are Commercial Crime (675 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (384 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (343 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Edenvale has a crime rate of 2,657 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)
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)