Krugersdorp Crime Statistics

Krugersdorp, West Rand, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F8/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

4,334

-11.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

8,103

per 100k

Safety Score

8/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

71,319

Crime Breakdown — Krugersdorp (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1,045	24.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	715	16.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	617	14.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	475	11.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	415	9.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	388	9.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	363	8.4%
Common assault	contact	359	8.3%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	253	5.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	243	5.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	148	3.4%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	139	3.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	139	3.2%
Common robbery	contact	99	2.3%
Carjacking	contact	53	1.2%
Kidnapping	contact	48	1.1%
Rape	contact	44	1.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	43	1.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	37	0.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	32	0.7%
Murder	contact	29	0.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	28	0.6%
Attempted murder	contact	25	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	12	0.3%
Truck hijacking	contact	12	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	5	0.1%
Stock Theft	property	4	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%

Krugersdorp Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Krugersdorp Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Krugersdorp Safe?

No, Krugersdorp has high crime levels.

Krugersdorp scores 8/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Krugersdorp is 8,103 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Krugersdorp, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+164%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-11.5%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

24% of all crime

Rank in West Rand

14/14

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Krugersdorp

In 2025, Krugersdorp recorded 4,334 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Krugersdorp is Drug-Related Crime with 1,045 reported cases (24.1% of all crime in Krugersdorp), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 715 cases (16.5%) and Commercial Crime at 617 cases (14.2%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Krugersdorp has decreased by 11.5%, a positive sign for the Krugersdorp community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Krugersdorp?

The most reported crimes in Krugersdorp are Drug-Related Crime (1,045 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (715 cases), Commercial Crime (617 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Krugersdorp compare to other areas in West Rand?

Krugersdorp has a crime rate of 8,103 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)