Springs Crime Statistics

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

F20/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

3,896

-8.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,982

per 100k

Safety Score

20/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

104,274

Crime Breakdown — Springs (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	709	18.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	669	17.2%
Common assault	contact	555	14.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	472	12.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	344	8.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	328	8.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	293	7.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	227	5.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	219	5.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	197	5.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	140	3.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	124	3.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	123	3.2%
Common robbery	contact	116	3.0%
Carjacking	contact	112	2.9%
Kidnapping	contact	97	2.5%
Murder	contact	71	1.8%
Rape	contact	71	1.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	67	1.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	64	1.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	41	1.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	40	1.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	36	0.9%
Attempted murder	contact	35	0.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	16	0.4%
Stock Theft	property	11	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	5	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	3	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	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%

Springs Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Springs Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Springs Safe?

No, Springs has high crime levels.

Springs scores 20/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Springs is 4,982 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Springs, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+62%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-8.2%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

18% of all crime

Rank in Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

33/39

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Springs

In 2025, Springs recorded 3,896 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Springs is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 709 reported cases (18.2% of all crime in Springs), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 669 cases (17.2%) and Common assault at 555 cases (14.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Springs has decreased by 8.2%, a positive sign for the Springs community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Springs?

The most reported crimes in Springs are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (709 cases), Drug-Related Crime (669 cases), Common assault (555 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Springs has a crime rate of 4,982 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)