Kagiso Crime Statistics

Kagiso, West Rand, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F10/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

4,115

-1.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

7,694

per 100k

Safety Score

10/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

71,319

Crime Breakdown — Kagiso (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	889	21.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	631	15.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	591	14.4%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	459	11.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	435	10.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	385	9.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	375	9.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	260	6.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	208	5.1%
Common robbery	contact	192	4.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	112	2.7%
Rape	contact	101	2.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	99	2.4%
Murder	contact	96	2.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	93	2.3%
Attempted murder	contact	91	2.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	85	2.1%
Kidnapping	contact	77	1.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	68	1.7%
Carjacking	contact	67	1.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	55	1.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	47	1.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	23	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	15	0.4%
Stock Theft	property	9	0.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	8	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	5	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	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%

Kagiso Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Kagiso Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Kagiso Safe?

No, Kagiso has high crime levels.

Kagiso scores 10/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Kagiso is 7,694 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Kagiso, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+151%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-1.1%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Common assault

22% of all crime

Rank in West Rand

13/14

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Kagiso

In 2025, Kagiso recorded 4,115 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Kagiso is Common assault with 889 reported cases (21.6% of all crime in Kagiso), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 631 cases (15.3%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 591 cases (14.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Kagiso has decreased by 1.1%, a positive sign for the Kagiso community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Kagiso?

The most reported crimes in Kagiso are Common assault (889 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (631 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (591 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Kagiso compare to other areas in West Rand?

Kagiso has a crime rate of 7,694 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)
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)