Drug-Related Crime in West Rand
SAPS recorded 817 drug-related crime cases across 14 West Rand precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up 3.2% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 7% of Gauteng's 11,619 total.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 817 drug-related crime cases, up 3.2% 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 drug-related 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 drug-related crime?
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 | 283 | +10.5% |
| Kagiso | 105 | -5.4% |
| Randfontein | 100 | -2% |
| Carletonville | 97 | +14.1% |
| Khutsong | 89 | +8.5% |
| Bekkersdal | 54 | 0% |
| Fochville | 25 | 27 → 25 |
| Westonaria | 24 | 23 → 24 |
| Mohlakeng | 22 | 30 → 22 |
| Wedela | 9 | 4 → 9 |
| Magaliesburg | 3 | 2 → 3 |
| Tarlton | 3 | 13 → 3 |
| Muldersdrift | 2 | 3 → 2 |
| Hekpoort | 1 | 0 → 1 |