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Bekkersdal Precinct

West Rand|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Bekkersdal increased 10.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,987 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 9.1% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (335 cases). Murder saw the biggest increase (+44). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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About this data

These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more

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BekkersdalSimunye

Crime volume

Low

in Gauteng · High nationally

Reported crimes

1,987

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 10.4%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 9.1%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Bekkersdal rose 10.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Bekkersdal precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		335
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		229
Aggravated robbery		215
Common assault		190
Drug-related crime		145
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		138
Residential burglary		114
Malicious damage		109
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault335294+41
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs229212+17
Aggravated robbery215219-4
Common assault190200-10
Drug-related crime145125+20
All theft not mentioned elsewhere138126+12
Residential burglary11477+37
Malicious damage109150-41
Murder9349+44
Kidnapping8460+24
Attempted murder7639+37
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition5052-2
Rape5053-3
Commercial crime3123+8
Business burglary2924+5
Common robbery2522+3
Theft from vehicle2321+2
Culpable homicide1214-2
Stock-theft1013-3
Vehicle theft913-4
Sexual assault84+4
Arson53+2
Crimen injuria21+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children25-3
Contact sexual offences110
Public violence10+1
Shoplifting10+1
Abduction000
Attempted sexual offences000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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Other precincts in West Rand

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Hekpoort

240 crimes ↓ 31.2%

Magaliesburg

485 crimes ↓ 17.4%

Wedela

509 crimes → 1%

Tarlton

649 crimes ↓ 14.3%

Muldersdrift

1,439 crimes ↓ 13.2%

Khutsong

1,733 crimes → 1.1%
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Data Sources & Notes

  • Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
  • SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
  • This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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