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Randfontein Precinct

West Rand|7 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Randfontein decreased 7.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,790 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 51% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (619 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest decrease (-51). 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.

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Crime volume

High

in Gauteng · Very High nationally

Reported crimes

3,790

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 7.6%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 51%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Randfontein decreased 7.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Randfontein precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		619
Drug-related crime		444
Common assault		379
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		321
Commercial crime		282
Serious assault		262
Aggravated robbery		262
Malicious damage		239
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere619642-23
Drug-related crime444425+19
Common assault379424-45
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs321302+19
Commercial crime282305-23
Serious assault262295-33
Aggravated robbery262283-21
Malicious damage239280-41
Theft from vehicle189206-17
Vehicle theft178176+2
Residential burglary154205-51
Shoplifting94136-42
Common robbery9282+10
Business burglary73106-33
Kidnapping4450-6
Murder2618+8
Culpable homicide2421+3
Stock-theft2331-8
Rape1947-28
Attempted murder1813+5
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1720-3
Sexual assault116+5
Crimen injuria915-6
Arson50+5
Attempted sexual offences23-1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children220
Contact sexual offences14-3
Public violence110
Abduction01-1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action01-1
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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

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Tarlton

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Muldersdrift

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Khutsong

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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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