Rape in West Rand
SAPS recorded 125 rape cases across 14 West Rand precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up 22.5% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 8% of Gauteng's 1,666 total.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is rape rising or falling in West Rand?
Which West Rand precincts report the most rape?
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 | 28 | 19 → 28 |
| Carletonville | 17 | 13 → 17 |
| Bekkersdal | 13 | 5 → 13 |
| Mohlakeng | 12 | 16 → 12 |
| Randfontein | 12 | 3 → 12 |
| Krugersdorp | 9 | 10 → 9 |
| Westonaria | 9 | 4 → 9 |
| Fochville | 8 | 8 → 8 |
| Khutsong | 7 | 6 → 7 |
| Muldersdrift | 4 | 10 → 4 |
| Tarlton | 2 | 1 → 2 |
| Wedela | 2 | 4 → 2 |
| Hekpoort | 1 | 2 → 1 |
| Magaliesburg | 1 | 1 → 1 |