Bramley Crime Statistics

Bramley, Johannesburg, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D39/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

2,454

+2.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,861

per 100k

Safety Score

39/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

114,363

Crime Breakdown — Bramley (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	571	23.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	539	22.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	277	11.3%
Common assault	contact	268	10.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	208	8.5%
Common robbery	contact	173	7.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	156	6.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	115	4.7%
Carjacking	contact	113	4.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	101	4.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	99	4.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	96	3.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	79	3.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	76	3.1%
Attempted murder	contact	71	2.9%
Kidnapping	contact	68	2.8%
Rape	contact	63	2.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	63	2.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	29	1.2%
Murder	contact	25	1.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	24	1.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	23	0.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	15	0.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	9	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	9	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

Bramley Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Bramley Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Bramley Safe?

No, Bramley has high crime levels.

Bramley scores 39/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Bramley is 2,861 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Bramley, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

-7%

Below average

Year-on-Year

+2.9%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

23% of all crime

Rank in Johannesburg

16/42

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Bramley

In 2025, Bramley recorded 2,454 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Bramley is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 571 reported cases (23.3% of all crime in Bramley), followed by Commercial Crime at 539 cases (22.0%) and Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 277 cases (11.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Bramley has increased by 2.9%, indicating a worsening trend for the Bramley area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Bramley?

The most reported crimes in Bramley are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (571 cases), Commercial Crime (539 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (277 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Bramley compare to other areas in Johannesburg?

Bramley has a crime rate of 2,861 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Johannesburg, Fairland is safer with a rate of 766 per 100k.

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