Randburg Crime Statistics

Randburg, Johannesburg, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F32/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,900

-5.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,381

per 100k

Safety Score

32/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

114,363

Crime Breakdown — Randburg (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	835	28.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	687	23.7%
Common robbery	contact	336	11.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	299	10.3%
Common assault	contact	200	6.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	197	6.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	196	6.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	165	5.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	133	4.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	127	4.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	91	3.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	88	3.0%
Kidnapping	contact	88	3.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	85	2.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	83	2.9%
Carjacking	contact	47	1.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	47	1.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	39	1.3%
Rape	contact	31	1.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	28	1.0%
Attempted murder	contact	16	0.6%
Murder	contact	15	0.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	12	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	11	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	0.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
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%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

Randburg Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Randburg Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Randburg Safe?

No, Randburg has high crime levels.

Randburg scores 32/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Randburg is 3,381 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Randburg, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+10%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-5.8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

29% of all crime

Rank in Johannesburg

21/42

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Randburg

In 2025, Randburg recorded 2,900 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Randburg is Commercial Crime with 835 reported cases (28.8% of all crime in Randburg), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 687 cases (23.7%) and Common robbery at 336 cases (11.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Randburg has decreased by 5.8%, a positive sign for the Randburg community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Randburg?

The most reported crimes in Randburg are Commercial Crime (835 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (687 cases), Common robbery (336 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Randburg compare to other areas in Johannesburg?

Randburg has a crime rate of 3,381 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Johannesburg, Fairland is safer with a rate of 766 per 100k.

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Langlaagte	114,363	1,214	1,416	C (64)
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Norwood	114,363	1,604	1,870	C (54)
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Sandringham	114,363	1,790	2,087	C (50)
Lenasia South	114,363	1,849	2,155	D (49)