Sandton Crime Statistics

Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F16/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

5,127

+0.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

5,977

per 100k

Safety Score

16/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

114,363

Crime Breakdown — Sandton (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	2,123	41.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	1,220	23.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	520	10.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	349	6.8%
Common assault	contact	348	6.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	313	6.1%
Common robbery	contact	284	5.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	268	5.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	195	3.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	193	3.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	152	3.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	125	2.4%
Kidnapping	contact	120	2.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	112	2.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	100	2.0%
Carjacking	contact	99	1.9%
Rape	contact	48	0.9%
Attempted murder	contact	43	0.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	36	0.7%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	35	0.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	32	0.6%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	27	0.5%
Murder	contact	20	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	20	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	17	0.3%
Truck hijacking	contact	17	0.3%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	11	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%

Sandton Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Sandton Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Sandton Safe?

No, Sandton has high crime levels.

Sandton scores 16/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Sandton is 5,977 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Sandton, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+95%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+0.9%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

41% of all crime

Rank in Johannesburg

38/42

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Sandton

In 2025, Sandton recorded 5,127 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Sandton is Commercial Crime with 2,123 reported cases (41.4% of all crime in Sandton), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 1,220 cases (23.8%) and Theft out of or from motor vehicle at 520 cases (10.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Sandton has increased by 0.9%, indicating a worsening trend for the Sandton area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Sandton?

The most reported crimes in Sandton are Commercial Crime (2,123 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (1,220 cases), Theft out of or from motor vehicle (520 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Sandton compare to other areas in Johannesburg?

Sandton has a crime rate of 5,977 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Johannesburg, Fairland is safer with a rate of 766 per 100k.

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