Dunnottar Crime Statistics

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

A89/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

309

+3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

395

per 100k

Safety Score

89/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

104,274

Crime Breakdown — Dunnottar (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	71	23.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	53	17.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	44	14.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	39	12.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	31	10.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	29	9.4%
Common assault	contact	27	8.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	24	7.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	17	5.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	8	2.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	8	2.6%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	8	2.6%
Carjacking	contact	7	2.3%
Common robbery	contact	7	2.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	7	2.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	5	1.6%
Rape	contact	5	1.6%
Attempted murder	contact	4	1.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	1.3%
Kidnapping	contact	3	1.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	1.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	1.0%
Stock Theft	property	3	1.0%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.3%
Murder	contact	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Dunnottar Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Dunnottar Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Dunnottar Safe?

Yes, Dunnottar is relatively safe.

Dunnottar scores 89/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 395 per 100,000 people, Dunnottar sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Dunnottar can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-87%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+3%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

23% of all crime

Rank in Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

1/39

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Dunnottar

In 2025, Dunnottar recorded 309 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Dunnottar is Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs with 71 reported cases (23.0% of all crime in Dunnottar), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 53 cases (17.2%) and Theft out of or from motor vehicle at 44 cases (14.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Dunnottar has increased by 3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Dunnottar area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Dunnottar?

The most reported crimes in Dunnottar are Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (71 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (53 cases), Theft out of or from motor vehicle (44 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Dunnottar has a crime rate of 395 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Ekurhuleni (East Rand), Dunnottar is among the safer areas.

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