Diepkloof Crime Statistics

Diepkloof, Johannesburg, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F28/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

3,233

+1.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,770

per 100k

Safety Score

28/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

114,363

Crime Breakdown — Diepkloof (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	725	22.4%
Common assault	contact	453	14.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	441	13.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	357	11.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	292	9.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	275	8.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	253	7.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	253	7.8%
Common robbery	contact	224	6.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	151	4.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	147	4.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	119	3.7%
Kidnapping	contact	96	3.0%
Carjacking	contact	72	2.2%
Rape	contact	71	2.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	67	2.1%
Attempted murder	contact	63	1.9%
Murder	contact	51	1.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	49	1.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	40	1.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	24	0.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	24	0.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	19	0.6%
Truck hijacking	contact	12	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	9	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	0.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.1%
Abduction	contact	1	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	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%

Diepkloof Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Diepkloof Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Diepkloof Safe?

No, Diepkloof has high crime levels.

Diepkloof scores 28/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Diepkloof is 3,770 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Diepkloof, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+23%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+1.4%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

22% of all crime

Rank in Johannesburg

24/42

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Diepkloof

In 2025, Diepkloof recorded 3,233 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Diepkloof is Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs with 725 reported cases (22.4% of all crime in Diepkloof), followed by Common assault at 453 cases (14.0%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 441 cases (13.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Diepkloof has increased by 1.4%, indicating a worsening trend for the Diepkloof area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Diepkloof?

The most reported crimes in Diepkloof are Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (725 cases), Common assault (453 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (441 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Diepkloof compare to other areas in Johannesburg?

Diepkloof has a crime rate of 3,770 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Johannesburg, Fairland is safer with a rate of 766 per 100k.

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