Rape in West Rand
SAPS recorded 125 rape cases across 14 West Rand precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up 22.5% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 8% of Gauteng's 1,666 total.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 125 rape cases, up 22.5% 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 rape 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 rape?
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kagiso | 28 | 19 → 28 |
| Carletonville | 17 | 13 → 17 |
| Bekkersdal | 13 | 5 → 13 |
| Mohlakeng | 12 | 16 → 12 |
| Randfontein | 12 | 3 → 12 |
| Krugersdorp | 9 | 10 → 9 |
| Westonaria | 9 | 4 → 9 |
| Fochville | 8 | 8 → 8 |
| Khutsong | 7 | 6 → 7 |
| Muldersdrift | 4 | 10 → 4 |
| Tarlton | 2 | 1 → 2 |
| Wedela | 2 | 4 → 2 |
| Hekpoort | 1 | 2 → 1 |
| Magaliesburg | 1 | 1 → 1 |