Attempted Murder in West Rand
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: green = improved, red = worsened, grey = within ±2%. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
All West Rand precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Kagiso | 22 | +4.8% |
| Carletonville | 18 | +12.5% |
| Bekkersdal | 12 | +20% |
| Westonaria | 9 | 0% |
| Mohlakeng | 8 | 0% |
| Muldersdrift | 7 | +133.3% |
| Khutsong | 6 | -14.3% |
| Randfontein | 6 | +50% |
| Krugersdorp | 5 | 0% |
| Tarlton | 4 | +300% |
| Fochville | 3 | +50% |
| Wedela | 1 | 0% |
| Magaliesburg | 0 | -100% |