Murder in West Rand
SAPS definition: “Murder consists in the unlawful and intentional killing of another human being.” — SAPS Crime Definitions (2012), as published by the Institute for Security Studies.
SAPS recorded 112 murder cases across 11 West Rand precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, roughly unchanged vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 9% of Gauteng's 1,276 total.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is murder rising or falling in West Rand?
Which West Rand precincts report the most murder?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: teal = fewer, orange = more, grey = within ±2%. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
All West Rand precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Kagiso | 22 | 32 → 22 |
| Bekkersdal | 18 | 18 → 18 |
| Carletonville | 16 | 17 → 16 |
| Westonaria | 12 | 15 → 12 |
| Fochville | 11 | 0 → 11 |
| Khutsong | 11 | 4 → 11 |
| Mohlakeng | 7 | 10 → 7 |
| Krugersdorp | 5 | 3 → 5 |
| Muldersdrift | 5 | 2 → 5 |
| Randfontein | 4 | 6 → 4 |
| Wedela | 1 | 1 → 1 |
| Magaliesburg | 0 | 2 → 0 |
| Tarlton | 0 | 2 → 0 |