Vehicle Theft in West Rand
SAPS definition: “Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle consists of the stealing of a motor vehicle or motorcycle belonging to another person.” — SAPS Crime Definitions (2012), as published by the Institute for Security Studies.
SAPS recorded 297 vehicle theft cases across 13 West Rand precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up 17.4% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 8% of Gauteng's 3,745 total.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is vehicle theft rising or falling in West Rand?
Which West Rand precincts report the most vehicle theft?
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 | 126 | +32.6% |
| Randfontein | 44 | 38 → 44 |
| Carletonville | 39 | 38 → 39 |
| Kagiso | 22 | 23 → 22 |
| Westonaria | 21 | 10 → 21 |
| Mohlakeng | 14 | 10 → 14 |
| Muldersdrift | 13 | 18 → 13 |
| Fochville | 7 | 6 → 7 |
| Wedela | 5 | 6 → 5 |
| Bekkersdal | 3 | 4 → 3 |
| Hekpoort | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Khutsong | 1 | 2 → 1 |
| Tarlton | 1 | 2 → 1 |
| Magaliesburg | 0 | 1 → 0 |