Murder in West Rand
SAPS recorded 112 murder cases across 11 West Rand precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, stable vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 9% of Gauteng's 1,276 total.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 112 murder cases, roughly unchanged 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 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 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 | -31.2% |
| Bekkersdal | 18 | 0% |
| Carletonville | 16 | -5.9% |
| Westonaria | 12 | -20% |
| Fochville | 11 | 0% |
| Khutsong | 11 | +175% |
| Mohlakeng | 7 | -30% |
| Krugersdorp | 5 | +66.7% |
| Muldersdrift | 5 | +150% |
| Randfontein | 4 | -33.3% |
| Wedela | 1 | 0% |
| Magaliesburg | 0 | -100% |
| Tarlton | 0 | -100% |