Kwa Thema Crime Statistics

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

C51/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

1,618

-4.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,069

per 100k

Safety Score

51/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

104,274

Crime Breakdown — Kwa Thema (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	531	32.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	244	15.1%
Common assault	contact	192	11.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	188	11.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	145	9.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	143	8.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	103	6.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	77	4.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	72	4.4%
Rape	contact	64	4.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	43	2.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	41	2.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	39	2.4%
Kidnapping	contact	32	2.0%
Attempted murder	contact	31	1.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	31	1.9%
Common robbery	contact	29	1.8%
Murder	contact	29	1.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	29	1.8%
Carjacking	contact	27	1.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	21	1.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	21	1.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	15	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	0.4%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	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%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Kwa Thema Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kwa Thema Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kwa Thema Safe?

Kwa Thema has moderate safety levels.

Kwa Thema scores 51/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Kwa Thema is 2,069 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Kwa Thema, especially at night.

vs National Average

-33%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-4.8%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

33% of all crime

Rank in Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

12/39

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Kwa Thema

In 2025, Kwa Thema recorded 1,618 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kwa Thema is Drug-Related Crime with 531 reported cases (32.8% of all crime in Kwa Thema), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 244 cases (15.1%) and Common assault at 192 cases (11.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kwa Thema has decreased by 4.8%, a positive sign for the Kwa Thema community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kwa Thema?

The most reported crimes in Kwa Thema are Drug-Related Crime (531 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (244 cases), Common assault (192 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Kwa Thema has a crime rate of 2,069 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)