Crime Statistics by Precinct — West Rand
14 precincts in West Rand — official SAPS reported crime data (Apr–Dec 2025 vs Apr–Dec 2024).
How to read this data: Figures are raw reported crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving larger areas or denser populations will naturally report more crimes. Use trends and category breakdowns to understand the picture in context. Methodology →
By Total Crime Volume
Total serious crimes reported (lowest first). Precincts serving larger populations will have higher raw counts — this does not necessarily reflect safety.
| # | Precinct | Total crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hekpoort | 142 |
| 2 | Magaliesburg | 309 |
| 3 | Wedela | 319 |
| 4 | Tarlton | 436 |
| 5 | Muldersdrift | 916 |
| 6 | Fochville | 1,135 |
| 7 | Khutsong | 1,148 |
| 8 | Westonaria | 1,359 |
| 9 | Bekkersdal | 1,475 |
| 10 | Mohlakeng | 2,066 |
| 11 | Randfontein | 2,239 |
| 12 | Carletonville | 2,304 |
| 13 | Krugersdorp | 3,441 |
| 14 | Kagiso | 3,632 |
Improving Trend
Precincts where total reported crime fell vs Apr–Dec 2024 (largest drop first).
| # | Precinct | Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hekpoort | ↓ 30.5% |
| 2 | Magaliesburg | ↓ 16.1% |
| 3 | Tarlton | ↓ 13.7% |
| 4 | Muldersdrift | ↓ 10.8% |
| 5 | Krugersdorp | ↓ 9.7% |
| 6 | Randfontein | ↓ 9.6% |
| 7 | Westonaria | ↓ 9.4% |
| 8 | Fochville | ↓ 7.3% |
Data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics (Apr–Dec 2025 vs Apr–Dec 2024). Figures are raw reported crime counts — not adjusted for population size.