Attempted Murder in West Rand
SAPS definition: “Attempted Murder consists in the commission of an unlawful act with the intention of killing another human being but which does not result in the death of that human being.” — SAPS Crime Definitions (2012), as published by the Institute for Security Studies.
SAPS recorded 101 attempted murder cases across 12 West Rand precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up 14.8% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 6% of Gauteng's 1,772 total.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 101 attempted murder cases, up 14.8% vs Apr–Jun 2025.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is attempted murder rising or falling in West Rand?
Dashed: Apr–Jun 2026 only (1 of 4 quarters published) — a partial year, not comparable with the full years before it.
Which West Rand precincts report the most attempted murder?
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 | 22 | 21 → 22 |
| Carletonville | 18 | 16 → 18 |
| Bekkersdal | 12 | 10 → 12 |
| Westonaria | 9 | 9 → 9 |
| Mohlakeng | 8 | 8 → 8 |
| Muldersdrift | 7 | 3 → 7 |
| Khutsong | 6 | 7 → 6 |
| Randfontein | 6 | 4 → 6 |
| Krugersdorp | 5 | 5 → 5 |
| Tarlton | 4 | 1 → 4 |
| Fochville | 3 | 2 → 3 |
| Wedela | 1 | 1 → 1 |
| Magaliesburg | 0 | 1 → 0 |