Katlehong Crime Statistics

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

F33/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,617

-1.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,346

per 100k

Safety Score

33/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

104,274

Crime Breakdown — Katlehong (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	687	26.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	481	18.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	379	14.5%
Common assault	contact	303	11.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	225	8.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	184	7.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	177	6.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	140	5.3%
Rape	contact	104	4.0%
Attempted murder	contact	95	3.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	91	3.5%
Kidnapping	contact	81	3.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	68	2.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	64	2.4%
Carjacking	contact	59	2.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	59	2.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	56	2.1%
Murder	contact	53	2.0%
Common robbery	contact	45	1.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	40	1.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	36	1.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	27	1.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	9	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	8	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	0.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.2%
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%
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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Katlehong Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Katlehong Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Katlehong Safe?

No, Katlehong has high crime levels.

Katlehong scores 33/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Katlehong is 3,346 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Katlehong, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+9%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-1.5%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

26% of all crime

Rank in Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

27/39

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Katlehong

In 2025, Katlehong recorded 2,617 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Katlehong is Drug-Related Crime with 687 reported cases (26.3% of all crime in Katlehong), followed by Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 481 cases (18.4%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 379 cases (14.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Katlehong has decreased by 1.5%, a positive sign for the Katlehong community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Katlehong?

The most reported crimes in Katlehong are Drug-Related Crime (687 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (481 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (379 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Katlehong has a crime rate of 3,346 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Ekurhuleni (East Rand), Dunnottar is safer with a rate of 395 per 100k.

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