Vanderbijlpark Crime Statistics

Vanderbijlpark, Sedibeng, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F14/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

4,093

-3.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

6,416

per 100k

Safety Score

14/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

85,049

Crime Breakdown — Vanderbijlpark (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	953	23.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	757	18.5%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	391	9.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	371	9.1%
Common assault	contact	335	8.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	317	7.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	312	7.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	260	6.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	253	6.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	248	6.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	199	4.9%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	181	4.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	167	4.1%
Common robbery	contact	131	3.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	95	2.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	83	2.0%
Kidnapping	contact	72	1.8%
Rape	contact	56	1.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	48	1.2%
Carjacking	contact	40	1.0%
Attempted murder	contact	37	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	31	0.8%
Murder	contact	23	0.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	21	0.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	20	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	15	0.4%
Stock Theft	property	12	0.3%
Truck hijacking	contact	12	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	7	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
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%

Vanderbijlpark Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Vanderbijlpark Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Vanderbijlpark Safe?

No, Vanderbijlpark has high crime levels.

Vanderbijlpark scores 14/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Vanderbijlpark is 6,416 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Vanderbijlpark, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+109%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-3.3%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

23% of all crime

Rank in Sedibeng

14/14

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Vanderbijlpark

In 2025, Vanderbijlpark recorded 4,093 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Vanderbijlpark is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 953 reported cases (23.3% of all crime in Vanderbijlpark), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 757 cases (18.5%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 391 cases (9.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Vanderbijlpark has decreased by 3.3%, a positive sign for the Vanderbijlpark community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Vanderbijlpark?

The most reported crimes in Vanderbijlpark are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (953 cases), Drug-Related Crime (757 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (391 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Vanderbijlpark compare to other areas in Sedibeng?

Vanderbijlpark has a crime rate of 6,416 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Sedibeng, Vaal Marina is safer with a rate of 202 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Sedibeng

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Vaal Marina	85,049	129	202	A (95)
The Barrage	85,049	688	1,078	B (71)
Boipatong	85,049	716	1,123	B (70)
Kliprivier	85,049	904	1,417	C (64)
Ratanda	85,049	1,058	1,659	C (58)
Sharpeville	85,049	1,451	2,275	D (47)
Meyerton	85,049	1,691	2,651	D (43)
Heidelberg (Gp)	85,049	1,756	2,753	D (41)
De Deur	85,049	2,062	3,232	F (34)
Vereeniging	85,049	2,800	4,389	F (23)