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Carletonville Precinct

West Rand|4 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Carletonville remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,658 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 9.7% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (464 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-86). 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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Crime volume

Moderate

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

3,658

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 1.2%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 9.7%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Carletonville has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Carletonville precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		464
Drug-related crime		387
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		349
Common assault		310
Commercial crime		301
Aggravated robbery		285
Malicious damage		244
Residential burglary		240
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere464550-86
Drug-related crime387352+35
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs349295+54
Common assault310307+3
Commercial crime301280+21
Aggravated robbery285324-39
Malicious damage244251-7
Residential burglary240213+27
Serious assault220240-20
Vehicle theft136123+13
Business burglary11494+20
Theft from vehicle87120-33
Kidnapping7971+8
Attempted murder7756+21
Murder6865+3
Shoplifting68100-32
Rape6055+5
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition5248+4
Common robbery5181-30
Culpable homicide2935-6
Sexual assault186+12
Stock-theft813-5
Crimen injuria718-11
Contact sexual offences31+2
Public violence10+1
Abduction000
Arson000
Attempted sexual offences01-1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children05-5
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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