Orlando Crime Statistics

Orlando, Johannesburg, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F33/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,841

-3.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,312

per 100k

Safety Score

33/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

114,363

Crime Breakdown — Orlando (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	436	15.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	356	12.5%
Common assault	contact	304	10.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	299	10.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	287	10.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	285	10.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	236	8.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	233	8.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	204	7.2%
Common robbery	contact	131	4.6%
Kidnapping	contact	131	4.6%
Attempted murder	contact	121	4.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	117	4.1%
Carjacking	contact	107	3.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	104	3.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	81	2.9%
Rape	contact	75	2.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	63	2.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	61	2.1%
Murder	contact	57	2.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	23	0.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	20	0.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	16	0.6%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	11	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	11	0.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	5	0.2%
Truck hijacking	contact	5	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	0.1%
Stock Theft	property	3	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	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%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%

Orlando Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Orlando Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Orlando Safe?

No, Orlando has high crime levels.

Orlando scores 33/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Orlando is 3,312 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Orlando, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+8%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-3.8%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

15% of all crime

Rank in Johannesburg

18/42

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Orlando

In 2025, Orlando recorded 2,841 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Orlando is Drug-Related Crime with 436 reported cases (15.3% of all crime in Orlando), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 356 cases (12.5%) and Common assault at 304 cases (10.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Orlando has decreased by 3.8%, a positive sign for the Orlando community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Orlando?

The most reported crimes in Orlando are Drug-Related Crime (436 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (356 cases), Common assault (304 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Orlando compare to other areas in Johannesburg?

Orlando has a crime rate of 3,312 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Johannesburg, Fairland is safer with a rate of 766 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Johannesburg

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Fairland	114,363	657	766	B (78)
Rosebank	114,363	740	863	B (76)
Parkview	114,363	1,205	1,405	C (64)
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)