Magaliesburg Crime Statistics

Magaliesburg, West Rand, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A80/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

371

-17% vs 2024

Crime Rate

694

per 100k

Safety Score

80/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

71,319

Crime Breakdown — Magaliesburg (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	79	21.3%
Common assault	contact	73	19.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	65	17.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	49	13.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	31	8.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	29	7.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	20	5.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	19	5.1%
Murder	contact	19	5.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	17	4.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	17	4.6%
Attempted murder	contact	15	4.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	9	2.4%
Common robbery	contact	7	1.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	7	1.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	7	1.9%
Carjacking	contact	5	1.3%
Stock Theft	property	5	1.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	1.1%
Rape	contact	4	1.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	1.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	1.1%
Abduction	contact	1	0.3%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.3%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Magaliesburg Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Magaliesburg Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Magaliesburg Safe?

Yes, Magaliesburg is relatively safe.

Magaliesburg scores 80/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 694 per 100,000 people, Magaliesburg sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Magaliesburg can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-77%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-17%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

21% of all crime

Rank in West Rand

2/14

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Magaliesburg

In 2025, Magaliesburg recorded 371 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Magaliesburg is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 79 reported cases (21.3% of all crime in Magaliesburg), followed by Common assault at 73 cases (19.7%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 65 cases (17.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Magaliesburg has decreased by 17%, a positive sign for the Magaliesburg community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Magaliesburg?

The most reported crimes in Magaliesburg are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (79 cases), Common assault (73 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (65 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Magaliesburg compare to other areas in West Rand?

Magaliesburg has a crime rate of 694 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)
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)