Residential Burglary in West Rand
SAPS definition: “[Burglary at residential premises] is a crime committed by a person who unlawfully and intentionally breaks into a building or similar structure, used for human habitation, with the intention to commit a crime on the premises.” — SAPS Crime Definitions (2012), as published by the Institute for Security Studies.
SAPS recorded 487 residential burglary cases across 14 West Rand precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, down 11% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 8% of Gauteng's 5,976 total.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 487 residential burglary cases, down 11% 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 residential burglary 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 residential burglary?
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 | 93 | -11.4% |
| Carletonville | 58 | -20.5% |
| Randfontein | 54 | 40 → 54 |
| Fochville | 50 | 38 → 50 |
| Mohlakeng | 48 | -26.2% |
| Kagiso | 46 | -34.3% |
| Westonaria | 32 | 40 → 32 |
| Muldersdrift | 30 | 13 → 30 |
| Khutsong | 26 | 32 → 26 |
| Bekkersdal | 19 | 22 → 19 |
| Tarlton | 11 | 14 → 11 |
| Wedela | 10 | 14 → 10 |
| Magaliesburg | 7 | 12 → 7 |
| Hekpoort | 3 | 9 → 3 |