Linden Crime Statistics

Linden, Johannesburg, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D41/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

2,348

-0.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,738

per 100k

Safety Score

41/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

114,363

Crime Breakdown — Linden (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	577	24.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	567	24.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	352	15.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	227	9.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	211	9.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	209	8.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	199	8.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	163	6.9%
Common robbery	contact	105	4.5%
Common assault	contact	101	4.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	101	4.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	68	2.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	68	2.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	45	1.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	31	1.3%
Rape	contact	24	1.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	20	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	9	0.4%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	9	0.4%
Carjacking	contact	8	0.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	8	0.3%
Kidnapping	contact	8	0.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	5	0.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	0.2%
Attempted murder	contact	4	0.2%
Murder	contact	3	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	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%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Linden Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Linden Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Linden Safe?

Linden has moderate safety levels.

Linden scores 41/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Linden is 2,738 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Linden, especially at night.

vs National Average

-11%

Below average

Year-on-Year

-0.1%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

25% of all crime

Rank in Johannesburg

14/42

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Linden

In 2025, Linden recorded 2,348 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Linden is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 577 reported cases (24.6% of all crime in Linden), followed by Commercial Crime at 567 cases (24.1%) and Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 352 cases (15.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Linden has decreased by 0.1%, a positive sign for the Linden community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Linden?

The most reported crimes in Linden are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (577 cases), Commercial Crime (567 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (352 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Linden compare to other areas in Johannesburg?

Linden has a crime rate of 2,738 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Johannesburg, Fairland is safer with a rate of 766 per 100k.

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