Tokoza Crime Statistics

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

D49/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,725

+0.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,206

per 100k

Safety Score

49/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

104,274

Crime Breakdown — Tokoza (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	792	45.9%
Common assault	contact	253	14.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	179	10.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	165	9.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	127	7.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	85	4.9%
Murder	contact	83	4.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	63	3.7%
Rape	contact	61	3.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	53	3.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	52	3.0%
Attempted murder	contact	51	3.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	40	2.3%
Carjacking	contact	39	2.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	39	2.3%
Kidnapping	contact	33	1.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	28	1.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	27	1.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	25	1.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	23	1.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	20	1.2%
Common robbery	contact	12	0.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	8	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	7	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	7	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	5	0.3%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	4	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Tokoza Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Tokoza Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Tokoza Safe?

Tokoza has moderate safety levels.

Tokoza scores 49/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Tokoza is 2,206 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Tokoza, especially at night.

vs National Average

-28%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+0.1%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

46% of all crime

Rank in Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

14/39

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Tokoza

In 2025, Tokoza recorded 1,725 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Tokoza is Drug-Related Crime with 792 reported cases (45.9% of all crime in Tokoza), followed by Common assault at 253 cases (14.7%) and Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 179 cases (10.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Tokoza has increased by 0.1%, indicating a worsening trend for the Tokoza area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Tokoza?

The most reported crimes in Tokoza are Drug-Related Crime (792 cases), Common assault (253 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (179 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Tokoza has a crime rate of 2,206 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)