OR Tambo International Airport Crime Statistics

OR Tambo International Airport, Gauteng Ports of Entry, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F1/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

614

+0.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

81,900,000

per 100k

Safety Score

1/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

Crime Breakdown — OR Tambo International Airport (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	432	70.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	143	23.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	55	9.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	49	8.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	39	6.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	37	6.0%
Common assault	contact	27	4.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	9	1.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	5	0.8%
Common robbery	contact	5	0.8%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	0.5%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	3	0.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	1	0.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Rape	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

OR Tambo International Airport Crime Trend (2018-2025)

OR Tambo International Airport Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is OR Tambo International Airport Safe?

No, OR Tambo International Airport has high crime levels.

OR Tambo International Airport scores 1/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in OR Tambo International Airport is 81,900,000 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in OR Tambo International Airport, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+2670262%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+0.7%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

70% of all crime

Rank in Gauteng Ports of Entry

1/1

Among safest

Crime breakdown in OR Tambo International Airport

In 2025, OR Tambo International Airport recorded 614 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in OR Tambo International Airport is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 432 reported cases (70.4% of all crime in OR Tambo International Airport), followed by Commercial Crime at 143 cases (23.3%) and Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle at 55 cases (9.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in OR Tambo International Airport has increased by 0.7%, indicating a worsening trend for the OR Tambo International Airport area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in OR Tambo International Airport?

The most reported crimes in OR Tambo International Airport are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (432 cases), Commercial Crime (143 cases), Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle (55 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does OR Tambo International Airport compare to other areas in Gauteng Ports of Entry?

OR Tambo International Airport has a crime rate of 81,900,000 per 100k.

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