Sharpeville Crime Statistics

Sharpeville, Sedibeng, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D47/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,451

+0.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,275

per 100k

Safety Score

47/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

85,049

Crime Breakdown — Sharpeville (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	628	43.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	235	16.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	209	14.4%
Common assault	contact	160	11.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	125	8.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	115	7.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	64	4.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	56	3.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	52	3.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	43	3.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	41	2.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	33	2.3%
Murder	contact	31	2.1%
Rape	contact	27	1.9%
Common robbery	contact	21	1.4%
Kidnapping	contact	20	1.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	16	1.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	16	1.1%
Attempted murder	contact	9	0.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	9	0.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	7	0.5%
Carjacking	contact	5	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.1%
Stock Theft	property	1	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%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Sharpeville Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Sharpeville Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Sharpeville Safe?

Sharpeville has moderate safety levels.

Sharpeville scores 47/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Sharpeville is 2,275 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Sharpeville, especially at night.

vs National Average

-26%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+0.2%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

43% of all crime

Rank in Sedibeng

6/14

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Sharpeville

In 2025, Sharpeville recorded 1,451 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Sharpeville is Drug-Related Crime with 628 reported cases (43.3% of all crime in Sharpeville), followed by Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 235 cases (16.2%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 209 cases (14.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Sharpeville has increased by 0.2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Sharpeville area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Sharpeville?

The most reported crimes in Sharpeville are Drug-Related Crime (628 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (235 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (209 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Sharpeville compare to other areas in Sedibeng?

Sharpeville has a crime rate of 2,275 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)
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)