Eldorado Park Crime Statistics

Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F18/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

4,460

+9.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

5,200

per 100k

Safety Score

18/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

114,363

Crime Breakdown — Eldorado Park (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	820	18.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	761	17.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	583	13.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	541	12.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	469	10.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	352	7.9%
Attempted murder	contact	283	6.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	269	6.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	243	5.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	209	4.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	176	3.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	171	3.8%
Common robbery	contact	169	3.8%
Carjacking	contact	165	3.7%
Kidnapping	contact	148	3.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	128	2.9%
Murder	contact	95	2.1%
Rape	contact	92	2.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	68	1.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	52	1.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	49	1.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	35	0.8%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	19	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	15	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	13	0.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	8	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	5	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

Eldorado Park Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Eldorado Park Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Eldorado Park Safe?

No, Eldorado Park has high crime levels.

Eldorado Park scores 18/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Eldorado Park is 5,200 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Eldorado Park, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+70%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+9.7%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Common assault

18% of all crime

Rank in Johannesburg

36/42

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Eldorado Park

In 2025, Eldorado Park recorded 4,460 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Eldorado Park is Common assault with 820 reported cases (18.4% of all crime in Eldorado Park), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 761 cases (17.1%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 583 cases (13.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Eldorado Park has increased by 9.7%, indicating a worsening trend for the Eldorado Park area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Eldorado Park?

The most reported crimes in Eldorado Park are Common assault (820 cases), Drug-Related Crime (761 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (583 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Eldorado Park compare to other areas in Johannesburg?

Eldorado Park has a crime rate of 5,200 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Johannesburg, Fairland is safer with a rate of 766 per 100k.

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