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Krugersdorp Precinct

West Rand|8 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Krugersdorp decreased 10.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 5,781 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 9.3% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (1099 cases). Sexual offences detected as a result of police action saw the biggest decrease (-173). 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.

BurgershoopDan PienaarvilleKenmareKrugersdorp CentralKrugersdorp NorthLuipaardsvleiMonumentNoordheuwel

Crime volume

Very High

in Gauteng

Reported crimes

5,781

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 10.9%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 9.3%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Krugersdorp decreased 10.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Krugersdorp precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		1,099
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		715
Commercial crime		625
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		443
Vehicle theft		426
Residential burglary		372
Common assault		363
Serious assault		360
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime1,0991,008+91
All theft not mentioned elsewhere715773-58
Commercial crime625616+9
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs443412+31
Vehicle theft426528-102
Residential burglary372504-132
Common assault363387-24
Serious assault360338+22
Aggravated robbery295341-46
Theft from vehicle249310-61
Malicious damage238292-54
Business burglary143222-79
Shoplifting128187-59
Common robbery95105-10
Rape4767-20
Kidnapping4546-1
Attempted murder3235-3
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition3046-16
Murder2654-28
Culpable homicide2522+3
Sexual assault912-3
Arson42+2
Contact sexual offences32+1
Crimen injuria330
Stock-theft32+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children21+1
Attempted sexual offences110
Abduction000
Public violence01-1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action0173-173
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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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