Tarlton Crime Statistics

Tarlton, West Rand, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B75/100

Safe

Total Crimes

482

-17.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

902

per 100k

Safety Score

75/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

71,319

Crime Breakdown — Tarlton (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	119	24.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	97	20.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	64	13.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	57	11.8%
Common assault	contact	57	11.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	44	9.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	35	7.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	32	6.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	15	3.1%
Stock Theft	property	15	3.1%
Kidnapping	contact	13	2.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	13	2.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	13	2.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	11	2.3%
Rape	contact	7	1.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	7	1.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	7	1.5%
Attempted murder	contact	5	1.0%
Common robbery	contact	5	1.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	1.0%
Murder	contact	5	1.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	5	1.0%
Carjacking	contact	3	0.6%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.6%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
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%
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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%

Tarlton Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Tarlton Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Tarlton Safe?

Yes, Tarlton is relatively safe.

Tarlton scores 75/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 902 per 100,000 people, Tarlton sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Tarlton can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-71%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-17.9%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

25% of all crime

Rank in West Rand

4/14

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Tarlton

In 2025, Tarlton recorded 482 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Tarlton is Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs with 119 reported cases (24.7% of all crime in Tarlton), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 97 cases (20.1%) and Burglary at residential premises at 64 cases (13.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Tarlton has decreased by 17.9%, a positive sign for the Tarlton community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Tarlton?

The most reported crimes in Tarlton are Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (119 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (97 cases), Burglary at residential premises (64 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Tarlton compare to other areas in West Rand?

Tarlton has a crime rate of 902 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)
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)