Sebenza Crime Statistics

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

B70/100

Safe

Total Crimes

856

-0.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,094

per 100k

Safety Score

70/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

104,274

Crime Breakdown — Sebenza (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	235	27.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	203	23.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	172	20.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	89	10.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	65	7.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	52	6.1%
Common assault	contact	51	6.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	35	4.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	35	4.1%
Carjacking	contact	32	3.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	27	3.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	16	1.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	16	1.9%
Common robbery	contact	13	1.5%
Kidnapping	contact	13	1.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	13	1.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	13	1.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	11	1.3%
Truck hijacking	contact	11	1.3%
Rape	contact	8	0.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	8	0.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	7	0.8%
Murder	contact	7	0.8%
Attempted murder	contact	5	0.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.5%
Sexual Assault	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%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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%

Sebenza Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Sebenza Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Sebenza Safe?

Yes, Sebenza is relatively safe.

Sebenza scores 70/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,094 per 100,000 people, Sebenza sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Sebenza can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-64%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-0.7%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

27% of all crime

Rank in Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

4/39

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Sebenza

In 2025, Sebenza recorded 856 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Sebenza is Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs with 235 reported cases (27.5% of all crime in Sebenza), followed by Commercial Crime at 203 cases (23.7%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 172 cases (20.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Sebenza has decreased by 0.7%, a positive sign for the Sebenza community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Sebenza?

The most reported crimes in Sebenza are Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (235 cases), Commercial Crime (203 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (172 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Sebenza has a crime rate of 1,094 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)
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)
Olifantsfontein	104,274	1,525	1,950	C (52)