Most dangerous cities in South Africa 2023
crime index among African cities, scoring roughly 82 index points. The five most dangerous areas on the continent were South African cities. Furthemore, Durban and Johannesburg followed, with a score of 80.9 and 80.7, respectively.
The index estimates the overall level of crime in a specific territory. According to the score, crime levels are classified as very high (over 80), high (60-80), moderate (40-60), low (20-40), and very low (below 20).
In 2023, Pretoria (South Africa) ranked first in the The index estimates the overall level of crime in a specific territory. According to the score, crime levels are classified as very high (over 80), high (60-80), moderate (40-60), low (20-40), and very low (below 20).