Benoni Crime Statistics

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

F17/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

4,260

+7.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

5,447

per 100k

Safety Score

17/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

104,274

Crime Breakdown — Benoni (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	960	22.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	736	17.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	619	14.5%
Common assault	contact	379	8.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	315	7.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	289	6.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	279	6.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	245	5.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	229	5.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	187	4.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	183	4.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	180	4.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	156	3.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	148	3.5%
Carjacking	contact	101	2.4%
Common robbery	contact	97	2.3%
Kidnapping	contact	88	2.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	84	2.0%
Rape	contact	68	1.6%
Murder	contact	61	1.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	61	1.4%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	56	1.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	48	1.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	45	1.1%
Attempted murder	contact	36	0.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	9	0.2%
Truck hijacking	contact	8	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	5	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	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%

Benoni Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Benoni Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Benoni Safe?

No, Benoni has high crime levels.

Benoni scores 17/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Benoni is 5,447 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Benoni, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+78%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+7.2%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

23% of all crime

Rank in Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

35/39

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Benoni

In 2025, Benoni recorded 4,260 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Benoni is Commercial Crime with 960 reported cases (22.5% of all crime in Benoni), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 736 cases (17.3%) and Drug-Related Crime at 619 cases (14.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Benoni has increased by 7.2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Benoni area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Benoni?

The most reported crimes in Benoni are Commercial Crime (960 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (736 cases), Drug-Related Crime (619 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Benoni has a crime rate of 5,447 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)
Actonville	104,274	1,041	1,331	B (66)
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)