Rosebank Crime Statistics

Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B76/100

Safe

Total Crimes

740

-5.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

863

per 100k

Safety Score

76/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

114,363

Crime Breakdown — Rosebank (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	283	38.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	181	24.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	107	14.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	67	9.1%
Common robbery	contact	59	8.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	57	7.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	43	5.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	32	4.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	27	3.6%
Common assault	contact	25	3.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	25	3.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	24	3.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	11	1.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	11	1.5%
Rape	contact	7	0.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	5	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.4%
Attempted murder	contact	3	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	3	0.4%
Murder	contact	3	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Rosebank Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Rosebank Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Rosebank Safe?

Yes, Rosebank is relatively safe.

Rosebank scores 76/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 863 per 100,000 people, Rosebank sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Rosebank can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-72%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-5.4%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

38% of all crime

Rank in Johannesburg

2/42

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Rosebank

In 2025, Rosebank recorded 740 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Rosebank is Commercial Crime with 283 reported cases (38.2% of all crime in Rosebank), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 181 cases (24.5%) and Shoplifting at 107 cases (14.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Rosebank has decreased by 5.4%, a positive sign for the Rosebank community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Rosebank?

The most reported crimes in Rosebank are Commercial Crime (283 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (181 cases), Shoplifting (107 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Rosebank compare to other areas in Johannesburg?

Rosebank has a crime rate of 863 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Johannesburg, Fairland is safer with a rate of 766 per 100k.

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