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Zonkizizwe Crime Statistics

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

B75/100
Safe
Total Crimes
699
-2.1% vs 2024
Crime Rate
894
per 100k
Safety Score
75/100
Grade BSafe
Population
104,274

Crime Breakdown — Zonkizizwe (2025)

Crime CategoryGroupCases% of Total
Common assaultcontact14420.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harmcontact10515.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugsdetected9213.2%
Drug-Related Crimedetected699.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhereother-serious608.6%
Malicious damage to propertycontact-related497.0%
Other aggravated robberyother-serious446.3%
Burglary at residential premisesproperty415.9%
Carjackingcontact375.3%
Kidnappingcontact375.3%
Attempted murdercontact324.6%
Rapecontact314.4%
Murdercontact294.1%
Commercial Crimeother-serious284.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunitiondetected253.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicleproperty162.3%
Common robberycontact131.9%
Culpable homicideother-serious131.9%
Robbery at residential premisescontact131.9%
Truck hijackingcontact111.6%
Robbery at non-residential premisescontact91.3%
Burglary at non-residential premisesproperty71.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycleproperty71.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of childrencontact40.6%
Sexual Assaultcontact40.6%
Arsoncontact-related30.4%
Attempted Sexual Offencescontact30.4%
Stock Theftproperty30.4%
Shopliftingother-serious10.1%
Abductioncontact00.0%
Bank Robberycontact00.0%
Contact Sexual Offencescontact00.0%
Crimen Injuriacontact-related00.0%
Public violencecontact-related00.0%
Robbery of cash in transitcontact00.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police actiondetected00.0%

Zonkizizwe Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Zonkizizwe Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Zonkizizwe Safe?

Yes, Zonkizizwe is relatively safe.

Zonkizizwe scores 75/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 894 per 100,000 people, Zonkizizwe sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Zonkizizwe can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average
-71%
Well below average
Year-on-Year
-2.1%
Relatively stable
Top Crime
Common assault
21% of all crime
Rank in Ekurhuleni (East Rand)
3/39
Among safest

Crime breakdown in Zonkizizwe

In 2025, Zonkizizwe recorded 699 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Zonkizizwe is Common assault with 144 reported cases (20.6% of all crime in Zonkizizwe), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 105 cases (15.0%) and Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 92 cases (13.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Zonkizizwe has decreased by 2.1%, a positive sign for the Zonkizizwe community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Zonkizizwe?

The most reported crimes in Zonkizizwe are Common assault (144 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (105 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (92 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Zonkizizwe has a crime rate of 894 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Ekurhuleni (East Rand), Dunnottar is safer with a rate of 395 per 100k.

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