Elsburg Crime Statistics

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

D48/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,757

+6.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,247

per 100k

Safety Score

48/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

104,274

Crime Breakdown — Elsburg (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	389	22.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	332	18.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	280	15.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	145	8.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	131	7.5%
Common assault	contact	124	7.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	119	6.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	109	6.2%
Carjacking	contact	99	5.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	91	5.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	85	4.8%
Kidnapping	contact	76	4.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	52	3.0%
Rape	contact	39	2.2%
Murder	contact	35	2.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	33	1.9%
Common robbery	contact	33	1.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	32	1.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	25	1.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	23	1.3%
Attempted murder	contact	21	1.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	20	1.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	19	1.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	17	1.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	9	0.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

Elsburg Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Elsburg Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Elsburg Safe?

Elsburg has moderate safety levels.

Elsburg scores 48/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Elsburg is 2,247 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Elsburg, especially at night.

vs National Average

-27%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+6.1%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

22% of all crime

Rank in Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

17/39

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Elsburg

In 2025, Elsburg recorded 1,757 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Elsburg is Drug-Related Crime with 389 reported cases (22.1% of all crime in Elsburg), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 332 cases (18.9%) and Commercial Crime at 280 cases (15.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Elsburg has increased by 6.1%, indicating a worsening trend for the Elsburg area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Elsburg?

The most reported crimes in Elsburg are Drug-Related Crime (389 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (332 cases), Commercial Crime (280 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Elsburg has a crime rate of 2,247 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)