Rape in West Rand
SAPS recorded 512 rape cases across 14 West Rand precincts in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. That is 7% of Gauteng's 7,852 total.
Latest quarter (Jan–Mar 2026): 129 rape cases, up 7.5% vs Jan–Mar 2025.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
West Rand rape trend
Rape by precinct in West Rand
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: green = improved, red = worsened, grey = within ±2%. Sorted by Apr 2025–Mar 2026 count.
All West Rand precincts
| Precinct | Apr 2025–Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Kagiso | 108 | -1.8% |
| Mohlakeng | 74 | +37% |
| Carletonville | 60 | +9.1% |
| Bekkersdal | 50 | -5.7% |
| Krugersdorp | 47 | -29.9% |
| Fochville | 38 | +22.6% |
| Khutsong | 37 | +42.3% |
| Westonaria | 26 | -10.3% |
| Muldersdrift | 20 | +5.3% |
| Randfontein | 19 | -59.6% |
| Wedela | 13 | +18.2% |
| Magaliesburg | 9 | 0% |
| Tarlton | 8 | +33.3% |
| Hekpoort | 3 | +50% |