Brakpan Crime Statistics

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

F29/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,877

-7.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,679

per 100k

Safety Score

29/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

104,274

Crime Breakdown — Brakpan (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	584	20.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	485	16.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	444	15.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	273	9.5%
Common assault	contact	240	8.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	232	8.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	151	5.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	147	5.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	143	5.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	140	4.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	131	4.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	128	4.4%
Kidnapping	contact	113	3.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	103	3.6%
Carjacking	contact	100	3.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	72	2.5%
Common robbery	contact	56	1.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	49	1.7%
Attempted murder	contact	45	1.6%
Rape	contact	39	1.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	37	1.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	33	1.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	24	0.8%
Murder	contact	21	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	20	0.7%
Truck hijacking	contact	16	0.6%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

Brakpan Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Brakpan Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Brakpan Safe?

No, Brakpan has high crime levels.

Brakpan scores 29/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Brakpan is 3,679 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Brakpan, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+20%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-7.2%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

20% of all crime

Rank in Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

30/39

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Brakpan

In 2025, Brakpan recorded 2,877 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Brakpan is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 584 reported cases (20.3% of all crime in Brakpan), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 485 cases (16.9%) and Commercial Crime at 444 cases (15.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Brakpan has decreased by 7.2%, a positive sign for the Brakpan community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Brakpan?

The most reported crimes in Brakpan are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (584 cases), Drug-Related Crime (485 cases), Commercial Crime (444 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Brakpan has a crime rate of 3,679 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Ekurhuleni (East Rand), Dunnottar is safer with a rate of 395 per 100k.

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