Rosebank vs Sandton: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Rosebank had 2,400 fewer reported crimes than Sandton (398 vs 2,798 — 86% difference).
Rosebank
Rosebank precinct
Total crimes
398
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 12.5% fewer crimes
Crime split
133 violent · 88 property · 177 other
2 murders
Most reported crime
Common robbery (44)
Sandton
Sandton precinct
Total crimes
2,798
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 2.3% fewer crimes
Crime split
926 violent · 830 property · 1,042 other
15 murders
Most reported crime
Theft from vehicle (390)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Rosebank had 2,400 fewer reported crimes (398 vs 2,798)
- Most reported crime in Rosebank: Common robbery · In Sandton: Theft from vehicle
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rosebank safer than Sandton?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Rosebank had 2,400 fewer reported crimes than Sandton (398 vs 2,798 — 86% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Rosebank vs Sandton?
Rosebank (Rosebank precinct) reported 398 serious crimes, while Sandton (Sandton precinct) reported 2,798 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.