Ennerdale Crime Statistics

Ennerdale, Johannesburg, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F32/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,876

-0.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,353

per 100k

Safety Score

32/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

114,363

Crime Breakdown — Ennerdale (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	548	19.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	515	17.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	437	15.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	283	9.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	247	8.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	243	8.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	191	6.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	173	6.0%
Carjacking	contact	167	5.8%
Kidnapping	contact	125	4.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	116	4.0%
Attempted murder	contact	112	3.9%
Murder	contact	107	3.7%
Rape	contact	107	3.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	83	2.9%
Common robbery	contact	73	2.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	52	1.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	45	1.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	40	1.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	36	1.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	32	1.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	31	1.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	17	0.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	13	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	13	0.5%
Truck hijacking	contact	11	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	7	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	5	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	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%

Ennerdale Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Ennerdale Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Ennerdale Safe?

No, Ennerdale has high crime levels.

Ennerdale scores 32/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Ennerdale is 3,353 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Ennerdale, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+9%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-0.7%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Common assault

19% of all crime

Rank in Johannesburg

19/42

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Ennerdale

In 2025, Ennerdale recorded 2,876 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Ennerdale is Common assault with 548 reported cases (19.1% of all crime in Ennerdale), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 515 cases (17.9%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 437 cases (15.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Ennerdale has decreased by 0.7%, a positive sign for the Ennerdale community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Ennerdale?

The most reported crimes in Ennerdale are Common assault (548 cases), Drug-Related Crime (515 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (437 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Ennerdale compare to other areas in Johannesburg?

Ennerdale has a crime rate of 3,353 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Johannesburg, Fairland is safer with a rate of 766 per 100k.

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