Randfontein Crime Statistics

Randfontein, West Rand, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F18/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,842

-7.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

5,313

per 100k

Safety Score

18/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

71,319

Crime Breakdown — Randfontein (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	629	22.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	452	15.9%
Common assault	contact	375	13.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	336	11.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	281	9.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	267	9.4%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	237	8.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	184	6.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	157	5.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	152	5.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	144	5.1%
Common robbery	contact	97	3.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	93	3.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	73	2.6%
Kidnapping	contact	47	1.7%
Carjacking	contact	43	1.5%
Murder	contact	29	1.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	29	1.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	24	0.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	21	0.7%
Stock Theft	property	21	0.7%
Rape	contact	19	0.7%
Attempted murder	contact	17	0.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	16	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	13	0.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	11	0.4%
Truck hijacking	contact	8	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	7	0.2%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	3	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%

Randfontein Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Randfontein Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Randfontein Safe?

No, Randfontein has high crime levels.

Randfontein scores 18/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Randfontein is 5,313 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Randfontein, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+73%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-7.9%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

22% of all crime

Rank in West Rand

12/14

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Randfontein

In 2025, Randfontein recorded 2,842 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Randfontein is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 629 reported cases (22.1% of all crime in Randfontein), followed by Drug-Related Crime at 452 cases (15.9%) and Common assault at 375 cases (13.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Randfontein has decreased by 7.9%, a positive sign for the Randfontein community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Randfontein?

The most reported crimes in Randfontein are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (629 cases), Drug-Related Crime (452 cases), Common assault (375 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Randfontein compare to other areas in West Rand?

Randfontein has a crime rate of 5,313 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)
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)