Crime Statistics by Precinct — West Rand
14 precincts in West Rand — official SAPS reported crime data (Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025).
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 crimes reported (lowest first). Precincts serving larger populations will have higher raw counts — this does not necessarily reflect safety.
| # | Precinct | Total crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hekpoort | 64 |
| 2 | Magaliesburg | 93 |
| 3 | Wedela | 111 |
| 4 | Tarlton | 166 |
| 5 | Muldersdrift | 363 |
| 6 | Khutsong | 389 |
| 7 | Fochville | 471 |
| 8 | Westonaria | 482 |
| 9 | Bekkersdal | 512 |
| 10 | Mohlakeng | 769 |
| 11 | Carletonville | 812 |
| 12 | Randfontein | 910 |
| 13 | Kagiso | 1,216 |
| 14 | Krugersdorp | 1,395 |
Improving Trend
Precincts where total reported crime fell vs Apr–Jun 2025 (largest drop first).
| # | Precinct | Change vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Magaliesburg | ↓ 17% |
| 2 | Wedela | ↓ 16.5% |
| 3 | Carletonville | ↓ 9.4% |
| 4 | Westonaria | ↓ 5.9% |
| 5 | Kagiso | ↓ 5.1% |
Data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics (Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025). Figures are raw reported crime counts — not adjusted for population size.