Boipatong Crime Statistics

Boipatong, Sedibeng, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B70/100

Safe

Total Crimes

716

+0.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,123

per 100k

Safety Score

70/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

85,049

Crime Breakdown — Boipatong (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	304	42.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	269	37.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	77	10.8%
Common assault	contact	59	8.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	40	5.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	40	5.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	28	3.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	25	3.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	19	2.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	16	2.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	13	1.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	12	1.7%
Rape	contact	9	1.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	1.0%
Kidnapping	contact	7	1.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	0.7%
Murder	contact	5	0.7%
Attempted murder	contact	4	0.6%
Carjacking	contact	3	0.4%
Common robbery	contact	3	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.1%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	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%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Boipatong Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Boipatong Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Boipatong Safe?

Yes, Boipatong is relatively safe.

Boipatong scores 70/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,123 per 100,000 people, Boipatong sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Boipatong can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-63%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+0.1%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

42% of all crime

Rank in Sedibeng

3/14

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Boipatong

In 2025, Boipatong recorded 716 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Boipatong is Drug-Related Crime with 304 reported cases (42.5% of all crime in Boipatong), followed by Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 269 cases (37.6%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 77 cases (10.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Boipatong has increased by 0.1%, indicating a worsening trend for the Boipatong area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Boipatong?

The most reported crimes in Boipatong are Drug-Related Crime (304 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (269 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (77 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Boipatong compare to other areas in Sedibeng?

Boipatong has a crime rate of 1,123 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Sedibeng, Vaal Marina is safer with a rate of 202 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Sedibeng

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Vaal Marina	85,049	129	202	A (95)
The Barrage	85,049	688	1,078	B (71)
Kliprivier	85,049	904	1,417	C (64)
Ratanda	85,049	1,058	1,659	C (58)
Sharpeville	85,049	1,451	2,275	D (47)
Meyerton	85,049	1,691	2,651	D (43)
Heidelberg (Gp)	85,049	1,756	2,753	D (41)
De Deur	85,049	2,062	3,232	F (34)
Vereeniging	85,049	2,800	4,389	F (23)
Sebokeng	85,049	2,813	4,410	F (22)