Evaton Crime Statistics

Evaton, Sedibeng, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F17/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

3,491

-1.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

5,473

per 100k

Safety Score

17/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

85,049

Crime Breakdown — Evaton (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	631	18.1%
Common assault	contact	551	15.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	544	15.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	440	12.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	305	8.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	304	8.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	240	6.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	236	6.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	232	6.6%
Kidnapping	contact	153	4.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	131	3.8%
Rape	contact	128	3.7%
Attempted murder	contact	120	3.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	85	2.4%
Murder	contact	83	2.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	80	2.3%
Carjacking	contact	80	2.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	65	1.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	57	1.6%
Common robbery	contact	55	1.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	48	1.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	47	1.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	19	0.5%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	5	0.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.1%
Stock Theft	property	4	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Evaton Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Evaton Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Evaton Safe?

No, Evaton has high crime levels.

Evaton scores 17/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Evaton is 5,473 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Evaton, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+78%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-1.7%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

18% of all crime

Rank in Sedibeng

12/14

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Evaton

In 2025, Evaton recorded 3,491 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Evaton is Drug-Related Crime with 631 reported cases (18.1% of all crime in Evaton), followed by Common assault at 551 cases (15.8%) and Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 544 cases (15.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Evaton has decreased by 1.7%, a positive sign for the Evaton community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Evaton?

The most reported crimes in Evaton are Drug-Related Crime (631 cases), Common assault (551 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (544 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Evaton compare to other areas in Sedibeng?

Evaton has a crime rate of 5,473 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Sedibeng, Vaal Marina is safer with a rate of 202 per 100k.

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Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Vaal Marina	85,049	129	202	A (95)
The Barrage	85,049	688	1,078	B (71)
Boipatong	85,049	716	1,123	B (70)
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)