Meyerton Crime Statistics

Meyerton, Sedibeng, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D43/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,691

-9.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,651

per 100k

Safety Score

43/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

85,049

Crime Breakdown — Meyerton (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	413	24.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	295	17.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	276	16.3%
Common assault	contact	217	12.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	156	9.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	139	8.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	127	7.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	83	4.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	71	4.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	63	3.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	60	3.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	53	3.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	41	2.4%
Common robbery	contact	35	2.1%
Rape	contact	35	2.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	33	2.0%
Kidnapping	contact	28	1.7%
Murder	contact	23	1.4%
Attempted murder	contact	20	1.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	17	1.0%
Stock Theft	property	16	0.9%
Carjacking	contact	15	0.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	15	0.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	11	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	0.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	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 offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%

Meyerton Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Meyerton Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Meyerton Safe?

Meyerton has moderate safety levels.

Meyerton scores 43/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Meyerton is 2,651 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Meyerton, especially at night.

vs National Average

-14%

Below average

Year-on-Year

-9.5%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

24% of all crime

Rank in Sedibeng

7/14

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Meyerton

In 2025, Meyerton recorded 1,691 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Meyerton is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 413 reported cases (24.4% of all crime in Meyerton), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 295 cases (17.4%) and Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 276 cases (16.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Meyerton has decreased by 9.5%, a positive sign for the Meyerton community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Meyerton?

The most reported crimes in Meyerton are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (413 cases), Drug-Related Crime (295 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (276 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Meyerton compare to other areas in Sedibeng?

Meyerton has a crime rate of 2,651 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)
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)