Douglasdale Crime Statistics

Douglasdale, Johannesburg, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F23/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

3,717

-3.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,334

per 100k

Safety Score

23/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

114,363

Crime Breakdown — Douglasdale (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1,180	31.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	857	23.1%
Common assault	contact	455	12.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	324	8.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	280	7.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	237	6.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	216	5.8%
Common robbery	contact	175	4.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	161	4.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	159	4.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	156	4.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	129	3.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	97	2.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	96	2.6%
Carjacking	contact	81	2.2%
Kidnapping	contact	68	1.8%
Rape	contact	65	1.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	60	1.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	33	0.9%
Murder	contact	31	0.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	21	0.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	17	0.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	17	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	11	0.3%
Attempted murder	contact	9	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	5	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Abduction	contact	1	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

Douglasdale Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Douglasdale Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Douglasdale Safe?

No, Douglasdale has high crime levels.

Douglasdale scores 23/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Douglasdale is 4,334 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Douglasdale, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+41%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-3.6%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

32% of all crime

Rank in Johannesburg

31/42

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Douglasdale

In 2025, Douglasdale recorded 3,717 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Douglasdale is Commercial Crime with 1,180 reported cases (31.7% of all crime in Douglasdale), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 857 cases (23.1%) and Common assault at 455 cases (12.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Douglasdale has decreased by 3.6%, a positive sign for the Douglasdale community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Douglasdale?

The most reported crimes in Douglasdale are Commercial Crime (1,180 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (857 cases), Common assault (455 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Douglasdale compare to other areas in Johannesburg?

Douglasdale has a crime rate of 4,334 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Johannesburg, Fairland is safer with a rate of 766 per 100k.

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