Vereeniging Crime Statistics

Vereeniging, Sedibeng, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F23/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,800

-4.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,389

per 100k

Safety Score

23/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

85,049

Crime Breakdown — Vereeniging (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	571	20.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	444	15.9%
Common assault	contact	373	13.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	304	10.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	269	9.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	201	7.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	181	6.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	157	5.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	152	5.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	147	5.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	139	5.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	116	4.1%
Common robbery	contact	113	4.0%
Kidnapping	contact	103	3.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	103	3.7%
Rape	contact	61	2.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	41	1.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	41	1.5%
Carjacking	contact	35	1.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	31	1.1%
Murder	contact	28	1.0%
Stock Theft	property	27	1.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	24	0.9%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	21	0.8%
Attempted murder	contact	20	0.7%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	9	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	0.3%
Truck hijacking	contact	7	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%

Vereeniging Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Vereeniging Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Vereeniging Safe?

No, Vereeniging has high crime levels.

Vereeniging scores 23/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Vereeniging is 4,389 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Vereeniging, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+43%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-4.2%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

20% of all crime

Rank in Sedibeng

10/14

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Vereeniging

In 2025, Vereeniging recorded 2,800 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Vereeniging is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 571 reported cases (20.4% of all crime in Vereeniging), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 444 cases (15.9%) and Common assault at 373 cases (13.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Vereeniging has decreased by 4.2%, a positive sign for the Vereeniging community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Vereeniging?

The most reported crimes in Vereeniging are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (571 cases), Drug-Related Crime (444 cases), Common assault (373 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Vereeniging compare to other areas in Sedibeng?

Vereeniging has a crime rate of 4,389 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)
Sebokeng	85,049	2,813	4,410	F (22)