Carletonville Crime Statistics

Carletonville, West Rand, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F18/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,790

-1.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

5,216

per 100k

Safety Score

18/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

71,319

Crime Breakdown — Carletonville (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	484	17.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	372	13.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	367	13.2%
Common assault	contact	316	11.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	303	10.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	247	8.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	231	8.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	228	8.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	151	5.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	137	4.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	108	3.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	93	3.3%
Kidnapping	contact	85	3.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	77	2.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	75	2.7%
Murder	contact	73	2.6%
Attempted murder	contact	72	2.6%
Rape	contact	61	2.2%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	56	2.0%
Common robbery	contact	55	2.0%
Carjacking	contact	32	1.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	32	1.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	23	0.8%
Sexual Assault	contact	11	0.4%
Stock Theft	property	11	0.4%
Truck hijacking	contact	9	0.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	7	0.3%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	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%

Carletonville Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Carletonville Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Carletonville Safe?

No, Carletonville has high crime levels.

Carletonville scores 18/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Carletonville is 5,216 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Carletonville, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+70%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-1.3%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

17% of all crime

Rank in West Rand

11/14

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Carletonville

In 2025, Carletonville recorded 2,790 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Carletonville is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 484 reported cases (17.3% of all crime in Carletonville), followed by Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 372 cases (13.3%) and Drug-Related Crime at 367 cases (13.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Carletonville has decreased by 1.3%, a positive sign for the Carletonville community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Carletonville?

The most reported crimes in Carletonville are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (484 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (372 cases), Drug-Related Crime (367 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Carletonville compare to other areas in West Rand?

Carletonville has a crime rate of 5,216 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)