Primrose Crime Statistics

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

D47/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,795

-0.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,295

per 100k

Safety Score

47/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

104,274

Crime Breakdown — Primrose (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	448	25.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	233	13.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	195	10.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	164	9.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	160	8.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	144	8.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	131	7.3%
Common assault	contact	125	7.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	121	6.7%
Murder	contact	107	6.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	72	4.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	69	3.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	68	3.8%
Attempted murder	contact	45	2.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	41	2.3%
Carjacking	contact	41	2.3%
Rape	contact	39	2.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	32	1.8%
Kidnapping	contact	31	1.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	28	1.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	27	1.5%
Common robbery	contact	23	1.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	15	0.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	9	0.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	9	0.5%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	7	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Truck hijacking	contact	3	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

Primrose Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Primrose Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Primrose Safe?

Primrose has moderate safety levels.

Primrose scores 47/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Primrose is 2,295 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Primrose, especially at night.

vs National Average

-25%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-0.9%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

25% of all crime

Rank in Ekurhuleni (East Rand)

18/39

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Primrose

In 2025, Primrose recorded 1,795 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Primrose is Drug-Related Crime with 448 reported cases (25.0% of all crime in Primrose), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 233 cases (13.0%) and Commercial Crime at 195 cases (10.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Primrose has decreased by 0.9%, a positive sign for the Primrose community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Primrose?

The most reported crimes in Primrose are Drug-Related Crime (448 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (233 cases), Commercial Crime (195 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Primrose has a crime rate of 2,295 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)
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Sebenza	104,274	856	1,094	B (70)
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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)