Benoni vs Boksburg: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Boksburg had 1,271 fewer reported crimes than Benoni (1,866 vs 3,137 — 41% difference).
Benoni
Benoni precinct
Total crimes
3,137
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 14.6% more crimes
Crime split
988 violent · 654 property · 1,495 other
46 murders
Most reported crime
Aggravated robbery (328)
Boksburg
Boksburg precinct
Total crimes
1,866
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 6.6% more crimes
Crime split
649 violent · 404 property · 813 other
39 murders
Most reported crime
Aggravated robbery (207)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Boksburg had 1,271 fewer reported crimes (1,866 vs 3,137)
- Most reported crime in Benoni: Aggravated robbery · In Boksburg: Aggravated robbery
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Benoni safer than Boksburg?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Boksburg had 1,271 fewer reported crimes than Benoni (1,866 vs 3,137 — 41% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Benoni vs Boksburg?
Benoni (Benoni precinct) reported 3,137 serious crimes, while Boksburg (Boksburg precinct) reported 1,866 serious crimes. Note: these are precinct-level figures from SAPS, not suburb-specific counts.
Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics. Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.