Actonville Crime Statistics

Actonville, Ekurhuleni (East Rand), Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B66/100

Safe

Total Crimes

1,041

-1.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,331

per 100k

Safety Score

66/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

104,274

Crime Breakdown — Actonville (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	524	50.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	117	11.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	107	10.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	75	7.2%
Common assault	contact	56	5.4%
Murder	contact	55	5.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	48	4.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	44	4.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	39	3.7%
Carjacking	contact	35	3.4%
Kidnapping	contact	33	3.2%
Rape	contact	33	3.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	32	3.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	31	3.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	29	2.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	24	2.3%
Attempted murder	contact	20	1.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	20	1.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	19	1.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	12	1.2%
Common robbery	contact	9	0.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	9	0.9%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.3%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

Actonville Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Actonville Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Actonville Safe?

Yes, Actonville is relatively safe.

Actonville scores 66/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,331 per 100,000 people, Actonville sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Actonville can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-57%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-1.2%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

50% of all crime

Rank in Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

7/39

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Actonville

In 2025, Actonville recorded 1,041 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Actonville is Drug-Related Crime with 524 reported cases (50.3% of all crime in Actonville), followed by Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 117 cases (11.2%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 107 cases (10.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Actonville has decreased by 1.2%, a positive sign for the Actonville community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Actonville?

The most reported crimes in Actonville are Drug-Related Crime (524 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (117 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (107 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Actonville compare to other areas in Ekurhuleni (East Rand)?

Actonville has a crime rate of 1,331 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Ekurhuleni (East Rand), Dunnottar is safer with a rate of 395 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Dunnottar	104,274	309	395	A (89)
Devon	104,274	358	457	A (87)
Zonkizizwe	104,274	699	894	B (75)
Sebenza	104,274	856	1,094	B (70)
Reigerpark	104,274	970	1,240	B (67)
Nigel	104,274	1,017	1,300	B (67)
Duduza	104,274	1,149	1,469	C (62)
Crystalpark	104,274	1,201	1,535	C (61)
Putfontein	104,274	1,271	1,626	C (59)
Olifantsfontein	104,274	1,525	1,950	C (52)