South African Police Service (SAPS) Data — Updated Quarterly

Dawn Park Crime Statistics

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

D42/100
High Risk
Total Crimes
2,082
-7% vs 2024
Crime Rate
2,662
per 100k
Safety Score
42/100
Grade DHigh Risk
Population
104,274

Crime Breakdown — Dawn Park (2025)

Crime CategoryGroupCases% of Total
Common assaultcontact47122.6%
Drug-Related Crimedetected23311.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhereother-serious21110.1%
Burglary at residential premisesproperty20910.0%
Commercial Crimeother-serious1778.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugsdetected1768.5%
Robbery at residential premisescontact1446.9%
Malicious damage to propertycontact-related1336.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harmcontact1135.4%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police actiondetected1075.1%
Attempted murdercontact994.8%
Other aggravated robberyother-serious924.4%
Murdercontact874.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycleproperty813.9%
Rapecontact723.5%
Carjackingcontact633.0%
Kidnappingcontact532.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunitiondetected412.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicleproperty412.0%
Burglary at non-residential premisesproperty321.5%
Common robberycontact321.5%
Robbery at non-residential premisescontact291.4%
Shopliftingother-serious251.2%
Culpable homicideother-serious160.8%
Sexual Assaultcontact120.6%
Crimen Injuriacontact-related70.3%
Truck hijackingcontact50.2%
Arsoncontact-related30.1%
Contact Sexual Offencescontact30.1%
Stock Theftproperty30.1%
Attempted Sexual Offencescontact10.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of childrencontact10.0%
Public violencecontact-related10.0%
Robbery of cash in transitcontact10.0%
Abductioncontact00.0%
Bank Robberycontact00.0%

Dawn Park Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Dawn Park Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Dawn Park Safe?

Dawn Park has moderate safety levels.

Dawn Park scores 42/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Dawn Park is 2,662 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Dawn Park, especially at night.

vs National Average
-13%
Below average
Year-on-Year
-7%
Crime decreasing
Top Crime
Common assault
23% of all crime
Rank in Ekurhuleni (East Rand)
20/39
Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Dawn Park

In 2025, Dawn Park recorded 2,082 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Dawn Park is Common assault with 471 reported cases (22.6% of all crime in Dawn Park), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 233 cases (11.2%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 211 cases (10.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Dawn Park has decreased by 7%, a positive sign for the Dawn Park community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Dawn Park?

The most reported crimes in Dawn Park are Common assault (471 cases), Drug-Related Crime (233 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (211 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Dawn Park has a crime rate of 2,662 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Ekurhuleni (East Rand), Dunnottar is safer with a rate of 395 per 100k.

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