Tsakane Crime Statistics

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

F23/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

3,407

-11.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,357

per 100k

Safety Score

23/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

104,274

Crime Breakdown — Tsakane (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	857	25.2%
Common assault	contact	617	18.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	355	10.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	319	9.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	308	9.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	283	8.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	263	7.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	229	6.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	173	5.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	129	3.8%
Attempted murder	contact	123	3.6%
Rape	contact	103	3.0%
Murder	contact	99	2.9%
Carjacking	contact	97	2.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	95	2.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	83	2.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	75	2.2%
Kidnapping	contact	73	2.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	53	1.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	53	1.6%
Common robbery	contact	51	1.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	41	1.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	17	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	13	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	9	0.3%
Truck hijacking	contact	8	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.1%
Stock Theft	property	4	0.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%

Tsakane Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Tsakane Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Tsakane Safe?

No, Tsakane has high crime levels.

Tsakane scores 23/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Tsakane is 4,357 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Tsakane, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+42%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-11.4%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

25% of all crime

Rank in Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

31/39

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Tsakane

In 2025, Tsakane recorded 3,407 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Tsakane is Drug-Related Crime with 857 reported cases (25.2% of all crime in Tsakane), followed by Common assault at 617 cases (18.1%) and Commercial Crime at 355 cases (10.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Tsakane has decreased by 11.4%, a positive sign for the Tsakane community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Tsakane?

The most reported crimes in Tsakane are Drug-Related Crime (857 cases), Common assault (617 cases), Commercial Crime (355 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Tsakane has a crime rate of 4,357 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)
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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)
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Crystalpark	104,274	1,201	1,535	C (61)
Putfontein	104,274	1,271	1,626	C (59)