Midrand Crime Statistics

Midrand, Johannesburg, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F12/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

6,011

+1.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

7,008

per 100k

Safety Score

12/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

114,363

Crime Breakdown — Midrand (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	2,147	35.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	1,147	19.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	828	13.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	815	13.6%
Common assault	contact	407	6.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	336	5.6%
Common robbery	contact	313	5.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	267	4.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	217	3.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	211	3.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	195	3.2%
Kidnapping	contact	187	3.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	163	2.7%
Carjacking	contact	148	2.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	139	2.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	72	1.2%
Attempted murder	contact	69	1.1%
Rape	contact	65	1.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	56	0.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	56	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	48	0.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	31	0.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	29	0.5%
Murder	contact	28	0.5%
Truck hijacking	contact	17	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	15	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	3	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	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%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%

Midrand Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Midrand Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Midrand Safe?

No, Midrand has high crime levels.

Midrand scores 12/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Midrand is 7,008 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Midrand, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+128%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+1.6%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

36% of all crime

Rank in Johannesburg

41/42

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Midrand

In 2025, Midrand recorded 6,011 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Midrand is Commercial Crime with 2,147 reported cases (35.7% of all crime in Midrand), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 1,147 cases (19.1%) and Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 828 cases (13.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Midrand has increased by 1.6%, indicating a worsening trend for the Midrand area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Midrand?

The most reported crimes in Midrand are Commercial Crime (2,147 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (1,147 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (828 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Midrand compare to other areas in Johannesburg?

Midrand has a crime rate of 7,008 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Johannesburg, Fairland is safer with a rate of 766 per 100k.

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