Heidelberg (Gp) Crime Statistics

Heidelberg (Gp), Sedibeng, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D41/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,756

-5.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,753

per 100k

Safety Score

41/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

85,049

Crime Breakdown — Heidelberg (Gp) (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	377	21.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	251	14.3%
Kidnapping	contact	221	12.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	205	11.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	177	10.1%
Carjacking	contact	159	9.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	139	7.9%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	105	6.0%
Common assault	contact	101	5.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	71	4.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	68	3.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	63	3.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	57	3.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	51	2.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	48	2.7%
Truck hijacking	contact	37	2.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	35	2.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	29	1.7%
Common robbery	contact	21	1.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	17	1.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	17	1.0%
Attempted murder	contact	15	0.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	15	0.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	15	0.9%
Rape	contact	13	0.7%
Murder	contact	12	0.7%
Stock Theft	property	11	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%

Heidelberg (Gp) Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Heidelberg (Gp) Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Heidelberg (Gp) Safe?

Heidelberg (Gp) has moderate safety levels.

Heidelberg (Gp) scores 41/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Heidelberg (Gp) is 2,753 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Heidelberg (Gp), especially at night.

vs National Average

-10%

Below average

Year-on-Year

-5.3%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

21% of all crime

Rank in Sedibeng

8/14

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Heidelberg (Gp)

In 2025, Heidelberg (Gp) recorded 1,756 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Heidelberg (Gp) is Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs with 377 reported cases (21.5% of all crime in Heidelberg (Gp)), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 251 cases (14.3%) and Kidnapping at 221 cases (12.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Heidelberg (Gp) has decreased by 5.3%, a positive sign for the Heidelberg (Gp) community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Heidelberg (Gp)?

The most reported crimes in Heidelberg (Gp) are Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (377 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (251 cases), Kidnapping (221 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Heidelberg (Gp) compare to other areas in Sedibeng?

Heidelberg (Gp) has a crime rate of 2,753 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)
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)
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)