Hekpoort Crime Statistics

Hekpoort, West Rand, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A90/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

195

-26.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

365

per 100k

Safety Score

90/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

71,319

Crime Breakdown — Hekpoort (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	49	25.1%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	36	18.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	35	17.9%
Common assault	contact	29	14.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	27	13.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	24	12.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	23	11.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	8	4.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	5	2.6%
Stock Theft	property	5	2.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	4	2.1%
Rape	contact	4	2.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	2.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	3	1.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	1.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.5%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Hekpoort Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Hekpoort Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Hekpoort Safe?

Yes, Hekpoort is relatively safe.

Hekpoort scores 90/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 365 per 100,000 people, Hekpoort sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Hekpoort can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-88%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-26.1%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

25% of all crime

Rank in West Rand

1/14

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Hekpoort

In 2025, Hekpoort recorded 195 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Hekpoort is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 49 reported cases (25.1% of all crime in Hekpoort), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 36 cases (18.5%) and Burglary at residential premises at 35 cases (17.9%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Hekpoort has decreased by 26.1%, a positive sign for the Hekpoort community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Hekpoort?

The most reported crimes in Hekpoort are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (49 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (36 cases), Burglary at residential premises (35 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Hekpoort compare to other areas in West Rand?

Hekpoort has a crime rate of 365 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in West Rand, Hekpoort is among the safer areas.

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Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
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)
Bekkersdal	71,319	1,472	2,752	D (41)
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)