Common Assault in West Rand
SAPS recorded 754 common assault cases across 14 West Rand precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up 4.6% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 7% of Gauteng's 10,720 total.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 754 common assault cases, up 4.6% 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 common assault 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 common assault?
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 | 183 | -3.2% |
| Mohlakeng | 118 | +21.6% |
| Krugersdorp | 90 | +28.6% |
| Randfontein | 81 | +14.1% |
| Carletonville | 64 | -7.2% |
| Bekkersdal | 55 | +27.9% |
| Khutsong | 37 | -24.5% |
| Westonaria | 31 | -8.8% |
| Fochville | 27 | -15.6% |
| Muldersdrift | 22 | -21.4% |
| Tarlton | 17 | +21.4% |
| Magaliesburg | 14 | 0% |
| Wedela | 9 | +80% |
| Hekpoort | 6 | 0% |