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Khutsong Precinct

West Rand|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Khutsong remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,733 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 14.4% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (436 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest increase (+43). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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About this data

These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more

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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

KhutsongKhutsong South

Crime volume

Low

in Gauteng · High nationally

Reported crimes

1,733

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 1.1%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 14.4%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Khutsong has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Khutsong precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		436
Serious assault		243
Common assault		181
Residential burglary		169
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		143
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		114
Malicious damage		91
Aggravated robbery		85
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime436400+36
Serious assault243282-39
Common assault181179+2
Residential burglary169126+43
All theft not mentioned elsewhere143170-27
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs114108+6
Malicious damage9182+9
Aggravated robbery85107-22
Rape3726+11
Commercial crime3327+6
Common robbery3323+10
Crimen injuria2913+16
Theft from vehicle2826+2
Business burglary2333-10
Murder2138-17
Attempted murder1724-7
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1319-6
Kidnapping1332-19
Vehicle theft98+1
Sexual assault69-3
Culpable homicide32+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children23-1
Arson13-2
Public violence10+1
Shoplifting13-2
Stock-theft17-6
Abduction000
Attempted sexual offences02-2
Contact sexual offences000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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Other precincts in West Rand

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Hekpoort

240 crimes ↓ 31.2%

Magaliesburg

485 crimes ↓ 17.4%

Wedela

509 crimes → 1%

Tarlton

649 crimes ↓ 14.3%

Muldersdrift

1,439 crimes ↓ 13.2%

Fochville

1,845 crimes ↓ 9%
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Data Sources & Notes

  • Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
  • SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
  • This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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