Khutsong Crime Statistics

Khutsong, West Rand, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D46/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,260

+1.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,356

per 100k

Safety Score

46/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

71,319

Crime Breakdown — Khutsong (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	396	31.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	239	19.0%
Common assault	contact	195	15.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	156	12.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	143	11.3%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	109	8.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	88	7.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	57	4.5%
Rape	contact	45	3.6%
Common robbery	contact	37	2.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	32	2.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	28	2.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	27	2.1%
Attempted murder	contact	21	1.7%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	16	1.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	16	1.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	15	1.2%
Murder	contact	15	1.2%
Kidnapping	contact	11	0.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	11	0.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	8	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	0.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.2%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.1%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Khutsong Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Khutsong Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Khutsong Safe?

Khutsong has moderate safety levels.

Khutsong scores 46/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Khutsong is 2,356 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Khutsong, especially at night.

vs National Average

-23%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+1.2%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

31% of all crime

Rank in West Rand

6/14

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Khutsong

In 2025, Khutsong recorded 1,260 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Khutsong is Drug-Related Crime with 396 reported cases (31.4% of all crime in Khutsong), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 239 cases (19.0%) and Common assault at 195 cases (15.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Khutsong has increased by 1.2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Khutsong area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Khutsong?

The most reported crimes in Khutsong are Drug-Related Crime (396 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (239 cases), Common assault (195 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Khutsong compare to other areas in West Rand?

Khutsong has a crime rate of 2,356 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)
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)