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 D — High Risk

Population

104,274

Crime Breakdown — Dawn Park (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	471	22.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	233	11.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	211	10.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	209	10.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	177	8.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	176	8.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	144	6.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	133	6.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	113	5.4%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	107	5.1%
Attempted murder	contact	99	4.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	92	4.4%
Murder	contact	87	4.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	81	3.9%
Rape	contact	72	3.5%
Carjacking	contact	63	3.0%
Kidnapping	contact	53	2.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	41	2.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	41	2.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	32	1.5%
Common robbery	contact	32	1.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	29	1.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	25	1.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	16	0.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	12	0.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	7	0.3%
Truck hijacking	contact	5	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Stock Theft	property	3	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%

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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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)