JHB Central Crime Statistics

JHB Central, Johannesburg, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F8/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

7,102

-4.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

8,280

per 100k

Safety Score

8/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

114,363

Crime Breakdown — JHB Central (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1,464	20.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	975	13.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	975	13.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	835	11.8%
Common robbery	contact	727	10.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	713	10.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	536	7.5%
Common assault	contact	428	6.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	420	5.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	404	5.7%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	316	4.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	285	4.0%
Attempted murder	contact	212	3.0%
Kidnapping	contact	203	2.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	197	2.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	139	2.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	131	1.8%
Murder	contact	109	1.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	100	1.4%
Rape	contact	100	1.4%
Carjacking	contact	87	1.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	31	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	19	0.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	16	0.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	15	0.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	13	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	13	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

JHB Central Crime Trend (2018-2025)

JHB Central Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is JHB Central Safe?

No, JHB Central has high crime levels.

JHB Central scores 8/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in JHB Central is 8,280 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in JHB Central, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+170%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-4.2%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

21% of all crime

Rank in Johannesburg

42/42

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in JHB Central

In 2025, JHB Central recorded 7,102 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in JHB Central is Drug-Related Crime with 1,464 reported cases (20.6% of all crime in JHB Central), followed by Commercial Crime at 975 cases (13.7%) and Other aggravated robbery at 975 cases (13.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in JHB Central has decreased by 4.2%, a positive sign for the JHB Central community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in JHB Central?

The most reported crimes in JHB Central are Drug-Related Crime (1,464 cases), Commercial Crime (975 cases), Other aggravated robbery (975 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does JHB Central compare to other areas in Johannesburg?

JHB Central has a crime rate of 8,280 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Johannesburg, Fairland is safer with a rate of 766 per 100k.

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