Moroka Crime Statistics

Moroka, Johannesburg, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F21/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

3,924

-10.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,575

per 100k

Safety Score

21/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

114,363

Crime Breakdown — Moroka (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	689	17.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	603	15.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	491	12.5%
Common assault	contact	491	12.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	344	8.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	332	8.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	279	7.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	275	7.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	196	5.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	172	4.4%
Common robbery	contact	152	3.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	149	3.8%
Kidnapping	contact	145	3.7%
Rape	contact	145	3.7%
Carjacking	contact	125	3.2%
Murder	contact	112	2.9%
Attempted murder	contact	108	2.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	89	2.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	88	2.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	67	1.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	61	1.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	36	0.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	23	0.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	21	0.5%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	12	0.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	9	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	5	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

Moroka Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Moroka Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Moroka Safe?

No, Moroka has high crime levels.

Moroka scores 21/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Moroka is 4,575 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Moroka, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+49%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-10.2%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

18% of all crime

Rank in Johannesburg

33/42

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Moroka

In 2025, Moroka recorded 3,924 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Moroka is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 689 reported cases (17.6% of all crime in Moroka), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 603 cases (15.4%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 491 cases (12.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Moroka has decreased by 10.2%, a positive sign for the Moroka community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Moroka?

The most reported crimes in Moroka are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (689 cases), Drug-Related Crime (603 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (491 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Moroka compare to other areas in Johannesburg?

Moroka has a crime rate of 4,575 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Johannesburg, Fairland is safer with a rate of 766 per 100k.

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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)