Residential Burglary in West Rand
SAPS definition: “[Burglary at residential premises] is a crime committed by a person who unlawfully and intentionally breaks into a building or similar structure, used for human habitation, with the intention to commit a crime on the premises.” — SAPS Crime Definitions (2012), as published by the Institute for Security Studies.
SAPS recorded 487 residential burglary cases across 14 West Rand precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, down 11% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 8% of Gauteng's 5,976 total.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is residential burglary rising or falling in West Rand?
Which West Rand precincts report the most residential burglary?
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Krugersdorp | 93 | -11.4% |
| Carletonville | 58 | -20.5% |
| Randfontein | 54 | 40 → 54 |
| Fochville | 50 | 38 → 50 |
| Mohlakeng | 48 | -26.2% |
| Kagiso | 46 | -34.3% |
| Westonaria | 32 | 40 → 32 |
| Muldersdrift | 30 | 13 → 30 |
| Khutsong | 26 | 32 → 26 |
| Bekkersdal | 19 | 22 → 19 |
| Tarlton | 11 | 14 → 11 |
| Wedela | 10 | 14 → 10 |
| Magaliesburg | 7 | 12 → 7 |
| Hekpoort | 3 | 9 → 3 |