Rabie Ridge Crime Statistics

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

F34/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,514

-1.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,215

per 100k

Safety Score

34/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

104,274

Crime Breakdown — Rabie Ridge (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	437	17.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	381	15.2%
Common assault	contact	320	12.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	289	11.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	191	7.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	185	7.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	184	7.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	175	7.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	164	6.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	139	5.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	121	4.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	116	4.6%
Carjacking	contact	93	3.7%
Kidnapping	contact	84	3.3%
Attempted murder	contact	72	2.9%
Rape	contact	72	2.9%
Murder	contact	71	2.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	53	2.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	43	1.7%
Common robbery	contact	41	1.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	37	1.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	25	1.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	12	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	11	0.4%
Truck hijacking	contact	11	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	8	0.3%
Public violence	contact-related	5	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Robbery of cash in transit	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

Rabie Ridge Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Rabie Ridge Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Rabie Ridge Safe?

No, Rabie Ridge has high crime levels.

Rabie Ridge scores 34/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Rabie Ridge is 3,215 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Rabie Ridge, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+5%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-1.2%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

17% of all crime

Rank in Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

25/39

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Rabie Ridge

In 2025, Rabie Ridge recorded 2,514 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Rabie Ridge is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 437 reported cases (17.4% of all crime in Rabie Ridge), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 381 cases (15.2%) and Common assault at 320 cases (12.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Rabie Ridge has decreased by 1.2%, a positive sign for the Rabie Ridge community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Rabie Ridge?

The most reported crimes in Rabie Ridge are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (437 cases), Drug-Related Crime (381 cases), Common assault (320 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Rabie Ridge has a crime rate of 3,215 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)
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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)