Meadowlands Crime Statistics

Meadowlands, Johannesburg, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F32/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,876

-0.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,353

per 100k

Safety Score

32/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

114,363

Crime Breakdown — Meadowlands (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	516	17.9%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	507	17.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	365	12.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	311	10.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	284	9.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	277	9.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	221	7.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	176	6.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	165	5.7%
Common robbery	contact	136	4.7%
Attempted murder	contact	111	3.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	101	3.5%
Kidnapping	contact	96	3.3%
Rape	contact	83	2.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	83	2.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	77	2.7%
Murder	contact	69	2.4%
Carjacking	contact	61	2.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	48	1.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	35	1.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	32	1.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	29	1.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	11	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	9	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	8	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	5	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	5	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.1%
Stock Theft	property	3	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Meadowlands Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Meadowlands Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Meadowlands Safe?

No, Meadowlands has high crime levels.

Meadowlands scores 32/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Meadowlands is 3,353 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Meadowlands, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+9%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-0.4%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Common assault

18% of all crime

Rank in Johannesburg

20/42

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Meadowlands

In 2025, Meadowlands recorded 2,876 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Meadowlands is Common assault with 516 reported cases (17.9% of all crime in Meadowlands), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 507 cases (17.6%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 365 cases (12.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Meadowlands has decreased by 0.4%, a positive sign for the Meadowlands community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Meadowlands?

The most reported crimes in Meadowlands are Common assault (516 cases), Drug-Related Crime (507 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (365 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Meadowlands compare to other areas in Johannesburg?

Meadowlands has a crime rate of 3,353 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Johannesburg, Fairland is safer with a rate of 766 per 100k.

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Fairland	114,363	657	766	B (78)
Rosebank	114,363	740	863	B (76)
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Langlaagte	114,363	1,214	1,416	C (64)
Naledi	114,363	1,456	1,697	C (57)
Yeoville	114,363	1,559	1,818	C (55)
Norwood	114,363	1,604	1,870	C (54)
Doornkop	114,363	1,751	2,042	C (51)
Sandringham	114,363	1,790	2,087	C (50)
Lenasia South	114,363	1,849	2,155	D (49)