Kempton Park Crime Statistics

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

F14/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

5,077

-5.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

6,492

per 100k

Safety Score

14/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

104,274

Crime Breakdown — Kempton Park (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1,053	20.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	856	16.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	660	13.0%
Common assault	contact	509	10.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	411	8.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	403	7.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	360	7.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	299	5.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	291	5.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	261	5.1%
Kidnapping	contact	224	4.4%
Carjacking	contact	220	4.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	197	3.9%
Common robbery	contact	169	3.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	153	3.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	153	3.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	116	2.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	87	1.7%
Attempted murder	contact	56	1.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	52	1.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	49	1.0%
Rape	contact	45	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	39	0.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	32	0.6%
Murder	contact	31	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	17	0.3%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	13	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	8	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	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%

Kempton Park Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kempton Park Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kempton Park Safe?

No, Kempton Park has high crime levels.

Kempton Park scores 14/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Kempton Park is 6,492 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Kempton Park, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+112%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-5.3%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

21% of all crime

Rank in Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

37/39

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Kempton Park

In 2025, Kempton Park recorded 5,077 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kempton Park is Commercial Crime with 1,053 reported cases (20.7% of all crime in Kempton Park), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 856 cases (16.9%) and Theft out of or from motor vehicle at 660 cases (13.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kempton Park has decreased by 5.3%, a positive sign for the Kempton Park community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kempton Park?

The most reported crimes in Kempton Park are Commercial Crime (1,053 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (856 cases), Theft out of or from motor vehicle (660 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Kempton Park has a crime rate of 6,492 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Ekurhuleni (East Rand), Dunnottar is safer with a rate of 395 per 100k.

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