Roodepoort Crime Statistics

Roodepoort, Johannesburg, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F13/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

5,750

-5.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

6,704

per 100k

Safety Score

13/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

114,363

Crime Breakdown — Roodepoort (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	940	16.3%
Common assault	contact	841	14.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	719	12.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	713	12.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	460	8.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	456	7.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	441	7.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	385	6.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	379	6.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	376	6.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	365	6.3%
Shoplifting	other-serious	235	4.1%
Common robbery	contact	224	3.9%
Kidnapping	contact	188	3.3%
Rape	contact	171	3.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	128	2.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	115	2.0%
Attempted murder	contact	101	1.8%
Carjacking	contact	96	1.7%
Murder	contact	79	1.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	57	1.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	52	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	36	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	27	0.5%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	19	0.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	17	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	15	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	13	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	7	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	5	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.1%
Stock Theft	property	3	0.1%
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%

Roodepoort Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Roodepoort Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Roodepoort Safe?

No, Roodepoort has high crime levels.

Roodepoort scores 13/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Roodepoort is 6,704 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Roodepoort, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+119%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-5.7%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

16% of all crime

Rank in Johannesburg

40/42

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Roodepoort

In 2025, Roodepoort recorded 5,750 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Roodepoort is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 940 reported cases (16.3% of all crime in Roodepoort), followed by Common assault at 841 cases (14.6%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 719 cases (12.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Roodepoort has decreased by 5.7%, a positive sign for the Roodepoort community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Roodepoort?

The most reported crimes in Roodepoort are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (940 cases), Common assault (841 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (719 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Roodepoort compare to other areas in Johannesburg?

Roodepoort has a crime rate of 6,704 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Johannesburg, Fairland is safer with a rate of 766 per 100k.

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