Jeppe Crime Statistics

Jeppe, Johannesburg, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F19/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

4,389

+5.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

5,117

per 100k

Safety Score

19/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

114,363

Crime Breakdown — Jeppe (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	904	20.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	603	13.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	584	13.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	497	11.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	447	10.2%
Common robbery	contact	285	6.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	269	6.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	229	5.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	203	4.6%
Carjacking	contact	200	4.6%
Murder	contact	179	4.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	168	3.8%
Kidnapping	contact	168	3.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	163	3.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	151	3.4%
Attempted murder	contact	145	3.3%
Rape	contact	137	3.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	120	2.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	103	2.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	71	1.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	69	1.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	68	1.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	28	0.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	15	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	13	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	13	0.3%
Truck hijacking	contact	11	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.1%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

Jeppe Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Jeppe Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Jeppe Safe?

No, Jeppe has high crime levels.

Jeppe scores 19/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Jeppe is 5,117 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Jeppe, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+67%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+5.3%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Common assault

21% of all crime

Rank in Johannesburg

34/42

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Jeppe

In 2025, Jeppe recorded 4,389 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Jeppe is Common assault with 904 reported cases (20.6% of all crime in Jeppe), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 603 cases (13.7%) and Other aggravated robbery at 584 cases (13.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Jeppe has increased by 5.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Jeppe area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Jeppe?

The most reported crimes in Jeppe are Common assault (904 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (603 cases), Other aggravated robbery (584 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Jeppe compare to other areas in Johannesburg?

Jeppe has a crime rate of 5,117 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Johannesburg, Fairland is safer with a rate of 766 per 100k.

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