Vosloorus Crime Statistics

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

F19/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

3,910

-2.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,999

per 100k

Safety Score

19/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

104,274

Crime Breakdown — Vosloorus (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	676	17.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	621	15.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	584	14.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	491	12.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	391	10.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	367	9.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	281	7.2%
Kidnapping	contact	241	6.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	232	5.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	155	4.0%
Attempted murder	contact	148	3.8%
Carjacking	contact	148	3.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	123	3.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	100	2.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	96	2.5%
Rape	contact	92	2.4%
Murder	contact	77	2.0%
Common robbery	contact	67	1.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	67	1.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	63	1.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	53	1.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	43	1.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	27	0.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	19	0.5%
Truck hijacking	contact	17	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	11	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	9	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	8	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	5	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

Vosloorus Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Vosloorus Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Vosloorus Safe?

No, Vosloorus has high crime levels.

Vosloorus scores 19/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Vosloorus is 4,999 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Vosloorus, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+63%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-2.3%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Common assault

17% of all crime

Rank in Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

34/39

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Vosloorus

In 2025, Vosloorus recorded 3,910 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Vosloorus is Common assault with 676 reported cases (17.3% of all crime in Vosloorus), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 621 cases (15.9%) and Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 584 cases (14.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Vosloorus has decreased by 2.3%, a positive sign for the Vosloorus community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Vosloorus?

The most reported crimes in Vosloorus are Common assault (676 cases), Drug-Related Crime (621 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (584 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Vosloorus has a crime rate of 4,999 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Ekurhuleni (East Rand), Dunnottar is safer with a rate of 395 per 100k.

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