Bekkersdal Crime Statistics

Bekkersdal, West Rand, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D41/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,472

+12.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,752

per 100k

Safety Score

41/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

71,319

Crime Breakdown — Bekkersdal (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	335	22.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	225	15.3%
Common assault	contact	179	12.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	148	10.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	125	8.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	123	8.4%
Burglary at residential premises	property	99	6.7%
Murder	contact	91	6.2%
Carjacking	contact	85	5.8%
Attempted murder	contact	84	5.7%
Kidnapping	contact	84	5.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	57	3.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	51	3.5%
Rape	contact	45	3.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	41	2.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	37	2.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	31	2.1%
Common robbery	contact	24	1.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	24	1.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	20	1.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	12	0.8%
Stock Theft	property	11	0.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	11	0.7%
Truck hijacking	contact	7	0.5%
Arson	contact-related	5	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	0.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%

Bekkersdal Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Bekkersdal Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Bekkersdal Safe?

Bekkersdal has moderate safety levels.

Bekkersdal scores 41/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Bekkersdal is 2,752 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Bekkersdal, especially at night.

vs National Average

-10%

Below average

Year-on-Year

+12.5%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

23% of all crime

Rank in West Rand

8/14

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Bekkersdal

In 2025, Bekkersdal recorded 1,472 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Bekkersdal is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 335 reported cases (22.8% of all crime in Bekkersdal), followed by Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 225 cases (15.3%) and Common assault at 179 cases (12.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Bekkersdal has increased by 12.5%, indicating a worsening trend for the Bekkersdal area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Bekkersdal?

The most reported crimes in Bekkersdal are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (335 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (225 cases), Common assault (179 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Bekkersdal compare to other areas in West Rand?

Bekkersdal has a crime rate of 2,752 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in West Rand, Hekpoort is safer with a rate of 365 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in West Rand

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Hekpoort	71,319	195	365	A (90)
Magaliesburg	71,319	371	694	A (80)
Wedela	71,319	392	733	B (79)
Tarlton	71,319	482	902	B (75)
Muldersdrift	71,319	1,093	2,043	C (51)
Khutsong	71,319	1,260	2,356	D (46)
Fochville	71,319	1,402	2,621	D (43)
Westonaria	71,319	1,621	3,030	D (37)
Mohlakeng	71,319	2,378	4,446	F (22)
Carletonville	71,319	2,790	5,216	F (18)