Theft from Vehicles in West Rand
SAPS recorded 925 theft from vehicles cases across 13 West Rand precincts in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, down 10.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. That is 5% of Gauteng's 20,524 total.
Latest quarter (Jan–Mar 2026): 232 theft from vehicles cases, down 15.3% 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.
Is theft from vehicles rising or falling in West Rand?
Which West Rand precincts report the most theft from vehicles?
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Krugersdorp | 249 | -19.7% |
| Randfontein | 189 | -8.3% |
| Kagiso | 109 | 0% |
| Carletonville | 87 | -27.5% |
| Mohlakeng | 79 | +8.2% |
| Muldersdrift | 49 | -2% |
| Fochville | 44 | -20% |
| Westonaria | 36 | +2.9% |
| Khutsong | 28 | +7.7% |
| Bekkersdal | 23 | +9.5% |
| Wedela | 16 | +220% |
| Tarlton | 9 | -10% |
| Magaliesburg | 7 | -22.2% |
| Hekpoort | 0 | -100% |