Ratanda Crime Statistics

Ratanda, Sedibeng, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

C58/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

1,058

Crime Rate

1,659

per 100k

Safety Score

58/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

85,049

Crime Breakdown — Ratanda (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	219	20.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	211	19.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	181	17.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	165	15.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	95	9.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	91	8.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	85	8.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	53	5.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	48	4.5%
Rape	contact	48	4.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	33	3.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	24	2.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	21	2.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	17	1.6%
Attempted murder	contact	16	1.5%
Common robbery	contact	15	1.4%
Stock Theft	property	15	1.4%
Murder	contact	13	1.2%
Kidnapping	contact	11	1.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	9	0.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	8	0.8%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	0.5%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.4%
Abduction	contact	3	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.3%
Carjacking	contact	3	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	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%

Ratanda Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Ratanda Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Ratanda Safe?

Ratanda has moderate safety levels.

Ratanda scores 58/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Ratanda is 1,659 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Ratanda, especially at night.

vs National Average

-46%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Common assault

21% of all crime

Rank in Sedibeng

5/14

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Ratanda

In 2025, Ratanda recorded 1,058 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Ratanda is Common assault with 219 reported cases (20.7% of all crime in Ratanda), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 211 cases (19.9%) and Burglary at residential premises at 181 cases (17.1%).

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Ratanda?

The most reported crimes in Ratanda are Common assault (219 cases), Drug-Related Crime (211 cases), Burglary at residential premises (181 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Ratanda compare to other areas in Sedibeng?

Ratanda has a crime rate of 1,659 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)
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)