Commercial Crime in West Rand
SAPS recorded 611 commercial crime cases across 14 West Rand precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up 22.7% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 5% of Gauteng's 13,052 total.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 611 commercial crime cases, up 22.7% 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 commercial crime 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 commercial crime?
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Krugersdorp | 169 | +17.4% |
| Kagiso | 82 | +70.8% |
| Randfontein | 76 | +7% |
| Carletonville | 66 | +15.8% |
| Muldersdrift | 62 | +14.8% |
| Westonaria | 48 | +41.2% |
| Fochville | 38 | +35.7% |
| Mohlakeng | 26 | +8.3% |
| Bekkersdal | 13 | +30% |
| Khutsong | 11 | +10% |
| Tarlton | 8 | +100% |
| Hekpoort | 5 | -16.7% |
| Wedela | 4 | -20% |
| Magaliesburg | 3 | 0% |