Fochville Crime Statistics

Fochville, West Rand, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D43/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,402

-8.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,621

per 100k

Safety Score

43/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

71,319

Crime Breakdown — Fochville (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	292	20.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	269	19.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	179	12.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	168	12.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	140	10.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	131	9.3%
Common assault	contact	124	8.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	113	8.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	51	3.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	43	3.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	40	2.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	39	2.8%
Rape	contact	36	2.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	33	2.4%
Common robbery	contact	32	2.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	27	1.9%
Carjacking	contact	21	1.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	21	1.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	21	1.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	19	1.4%
Kidnapping	contact	15	1.1%
Murder	contact	9	0.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	9	0.6%
Stock Theft	property	9	0.6%
Attempted murder	contact	8	0.6%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.3%
Truck hijacking	contact	3	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%

Fochville Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Fochville Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Fochville Safe?

Fochville has moderate safety levels.

Fochville scores 43/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Fochville is 2,621 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Fochville, especially at night.

vs National Average

-15%

Below average

Year-on-Year

-8.7%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

21% of all crime

Rank in West Rand

7/14

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Fochville

In 2025, Fochville recorded 1,402 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Fochville is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 292 reported cases (20.8% of all crime in Fochville), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 269 cases (19.2%) and Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 179 cases (12.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Fochville has decreased by 8.7%, a positive sign for the Fochville community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Fochville?

The most reported crimes in Fochville are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (292 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (269 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (179 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Fochville compare to other areas in West Rand?

Fochville has a crime rate of 2,621 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)
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)