Vehicle Theft in West Rand
SAPS definition: “Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle consists of the stealing of a motor vehicle or motorcycle belonging to another person.” — SAPS Crime Definitions (2012), as published by the Institute for Security Studies.
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: 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 | 126 | +32.6% |
| Randfontein | 44 | 38 → 44 |
| Carletonville | 39 | 38 → 39 |
| Kagiso | 22 | 23 → 22 |
| Westonaria | 21 | 10 → 21 |
| Mohlakeng | 14 | 10 → 14 |
| Muldersdrift | 13 | 18 → 13 |
| Fochville | 7 | 6 → 7 |
| Wedela | 5 | 6 → 5 |
| Bekkersdal | 3 | 4 → 3 |
| Hekpoort | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Khutsong | 1 | 2 → 1 |
| Tarlton | 1 | 2 → 1 |
| Magaliesburg | 0 | 1 → 0 |