Vehicle Theft in West Rand
SAPS recorded 297 vehicle theft cases across 13 West Rand precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up 17.4% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 8% of Gauteng's 3,745 total.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 297 vehicle theft cases, up 17.4% 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 vehicle theft 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 vehicle theft?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: green = improved, red = worsened, grey = within ±2%. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
All West Rand precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Krugersdorp | 126 | +32.6% |
| Randfontein | 44 | +15.8% |
| Carletonville | 39 | +2.6% |
| Kagiso | 22 | -4.3% |
| Westonaria | 21 | +110% |
| Mohlakeng | 14 | +40% |
| Muldersdrift | 13 | -27.8% |
| Fochville | 7 | +16.7% |
| Wedela | 5 | -16.7% |
| Bekkersdal | 3 | -25% |
| Hekpoort | 1 | 0% |
| Khutsong | 1 | -50% |
| Tarlton | 1 | -50% |
| Magaliesburg | 0 | -100% |