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Westonaria Precinct

West Rand|6 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Westonaria decreased 11.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,160 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 9.6% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (323 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-174). 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.

GlenharvieHillshavenLibanonVenterspostWaterpanWestonaria

Crime volume

Low

in Gauteng · High nationally

Reported crimes

2,160

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 11.4%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 9.6%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Westonaria dropped 11.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Westonaria precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		323
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		255
Aggravated robbery		227
Common assault		202
Malicious damage		174
Residential burglary		150
Commercial crime		133
Kidnapping		78
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere323497-174
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs255249+6
Aggravated robbery227233-6
Common assault202177+25
Malicious damage174228-54
Residential burglary150166-16
Commercial crime133107+26
Kidnapping7873+5
Attempted murder7356+17
Drug-related crime7359+14
Serious assault7174-3
Murder6765+2
Business burglary5191-40
Vehicle theft4865-17
Common robbery4766-19
Shoplifting4572-27
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition3749-12
Theft from vehicle3635+1
Rape2629-3
Culpable homicide19190
Stock-theft1120-9
Sexual assault54+1
Arson31+2
Public violence31+2
Contact sexual offences10+1
Crimen injuria110
Neglect and ill-treatment of children110
Abduction000
Attempted 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%

Khutsong

1,733 crimes → 1.1%
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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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