Theft from Vehicles in West Rand
SAPS definition: “Theft out of or from motor vehicle consists of the unlawful and intentional removal of parts, accessories or equipment, that form part of a motor vehicle, or articles in or on the vehicle.” — SAPS Crime Definitions (2012), as published by the Institute for Security Studies.
SAPS recorded 221 theft from vehicles cases across 12 West Rand precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, down 4.3% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 4% of Gauteng's 5,241 total.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 221 theft from vehicles cases, down 4.3% 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 theft from vehicles 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 theft from vehicles?
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 | 72 | +5.9% |
| Randfontein | 41 | 40 → 41 |
| Kagiso | 25 | 23 → 25 |
| Mohlakeng | 21 | 14 → 21 |
| Carletonville | 14 | 29 → 14 |
| Khutsong | 14 | 6 → 14 |
| Fochville | 12 | 14 → 12 |
| Muldersdrift | 8 | 13 → 8 |
| Westonaria | 6 | 11 → 6 |
| Bekkersdal | 3 | 6 → 3 |
| Magaliesburg | 3 | 1 → 3 |
| Tarlton | 2 | 1 → 2 |
| Wedela | 0 | 5 → 0 |