Fairland Crime Statistics

Fairland, Johannesburg, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B78/100

Safe

Total Crimes

657

+8.6% vs 2024

Crime Rate

766

per 100k

Safety Score

78/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

114,363

Crime Breakdown — Fairland (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	224	34.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	163	24.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	111	16.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	99	15.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	75	11.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	37	5.6%
Common assault	contact	27	4.1%
Common robbery	contact	21	3.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	19	2.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	16	2.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	13	2.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	12	1.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	12	1.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	11	1.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	9	1.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	8	1.2%
Rape	contact	5	0.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	0.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.5%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.5%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.2%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.2%
Murder	contact	1	0.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.2%
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%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Fairland Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Fairland Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Fairland Safe?

Yes, Fairland is relatively safe.

Fairland scores 78/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 766 per 100,000 people, Fairland sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Fairland can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-75%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+8.6%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

34% of all crime

Rank in Johannesburg

1/42

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Fairland

In 2025, Fairland recorded 657 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Fairland is Commercial Crime with 224 reported cases (34.1% of all crime in Fairland), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 163 cases (24.8%) and Theft out of or from motor vehicle at 111 cases (16.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Fairland has increased by 8.6%, indicating a worsening trend for the Fairland area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Fairland?

The most reported crimes in Fairland are Commercial Crime (224 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (163 cases), Theft out of or from motor vehicle (111 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Fairland compare to other areas in Johannesburg?

Fairland has a crime rate of 766 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Johannesburg, Fairland is among the safer areas.

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