Moffatview Crime Statistics

Moffatview, Johannesburg, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D40/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

2,431

-9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,834

per 100k

Safety Score

40/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

114,363

Crime Breakdown — Moffatview (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	455	18.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	356	14.6%
Common assault	contact	276	11.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	272	11.2%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	179	7.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	164	6.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	155	6.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	152	6.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	149	6.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	141	5.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	115	4.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	111	4.6%
Carjacking	contact	93	3.8%
Rape	contact	87	3.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	80	3.3%
Common robbery	contact	80	3.3%
Kidnapping	contact	79	3.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	76	3.1%
Murder	contact	53	2.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	53	2.2%
Attempted murder	contact	44	1.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	20	0.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	17	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	15	0.6%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	9	0.4%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	3	0.1%
Abduction	contact	1	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

Moffatview Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Moffatview Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Moffatview Safe?

Moffatview has moderate safety levels.

Moffatview scores 40/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Moffatview is 2,834 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Moffatview, especially at night.

vs National Average

-8%

Below average

Year-on-Year

-9%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

19% of all crime

Rank in Johannesburg

15/42

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Moffatview

In 2025, Moffatview recorded 2,431 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Moffatview is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 455 reported cases (18.7% of all crime in Moffatview), followed by Commercial Crime at 356 cases (14.6%) and Common assault at 276 cases (11.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Moffatview has decreased by 9%, a positive sign for the Moffatview community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Moffatview?

The most reported crimes in Moffatview are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (455 cases), Commercial Crime (356 cases), Common assault (276 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Moffatview compare to other areas in Johannesburg?

Moffatview has a crime rate of 2,834 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Johannesburg, Fairland is safer with a rate of 766 per 100k.

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