Florida Crime Statistics

Florida, Johannesburg, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F27/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

3,318

-7.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,868

per 100k

Safety Score

27/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

114,363

Crime Breakdown — Florida (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	692	20.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	529	15.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	408	12.3%
Common assault	contact	377	11.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	280	8.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	276	8.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	232	7.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	221	6.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	171	5.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	168	5.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	155	4.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	132	4.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	123	3.7%
Kidnapping	contact	109	3.3%
Common robbery	contact	100	3.0%
Carjacking	contact	95	2.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	79	2.4%
Attempted murder	contact	57	1.7%
Rape	contact	48	1.4%
Murder	contact	37	1.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	29	0.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	29	0.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	28	0.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	21	0.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	9	0.3%
Truck hijacking	contact	9	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	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%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

Florida Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Florida Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Florida Safe?

No, Florida has high crime levels.

Florida scores 27/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Florida is 3,868 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Florida, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+26%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-7.5%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

21% of all crime

Rank in Johannesburg

26/42

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Florida

In 2025, Florida recorded 3,318 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Florida is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 692 reported cases (20.9% of all crime in Florida), followed by Commercial Crime at 529 cases (15.9%) and Drug-Related Crime at 408 cases (12.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Florida has decreased by 7.5%, a positive sign for the Florida community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Florida?

The most reported crimes in Florida are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (692 cases), Commercial Crime (529 cases), Drug-Related Crime (408 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Florida compare to other areas in Johannesburg?

Florida has a crime rate of 3,868 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Johannesburg, Fairland is safer with a rate of 766 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Johannesburg

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Fairland	114,363	657	766	B (78)
Rosebank	114,363	740	863	B (76)
Parkview	114,363	1,205	1,405	C (64)
Langlaagte	114,363	1,214	1,416	C (64)
Naledi	114,363	1,456	1,697	C (57)
Yeoville	114,363	1,559	1,818	C (55)
Norwood	114,363	1,604	1,870	C (54)
Doornkop	114,363	1,751	2,042	C (51)
Sandringham	114,363	1,790	2,087	C (50)
Lenasia South	114,363	1,849	2,155	D (49)