Business Burglary in West Rand
SAPS definition: “[Burglary at non-residential premises] is a crime committed by a person who unlawfully and intentionally breaks into a building or similar structure, which is not used for human habitation and does not form part of residential premises, with the intention to commit a crime on the premises.” — SAPS Crime Definitions (2012), as published by the Institute for Security Studies.
SAPS recorded 192 business burglary cases across 14 West Rand precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up 2.7% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 8% of Gauteng's 2,330 total.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 192 business burglary cases, up 2.7% 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 business burglary 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 business burglary?
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 | 47 | 40 → 47 |
| Carletonville | 33 | 32 → 33 |
| Muldersdrift | 22 | 17 → 22 |
| Randfontein | 22 | 16 → 22 |
| Kagiso | 17 | 19 → 17 |
| Fochville | 13 | 12 → 13 |
| Mohlakeng | 11 | 12 → 11 |
| Westonaria | 9 | 17 → 9 |
| Magaliesburg | 7 | 7 → 7 |
| Bekkersdal | 3 | 2 → 3 |
| Hekpoort | 2 | 1 → 2 |
| Khutsong | 2 | 4 → 2 |
| Tarlton | 2 | 4 → 2 |
| Wedela | 2 | 4 → 2 |