Mohlakeng Crime Statistics

Mohlakeng, West Rand, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F22/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,378

+2.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,446

per 100k

Safety Score

22/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

71,319

Crime Breakdown — Mohlakeng (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	485	20.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	455	19.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	429	18.0%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	288	12.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	248	10.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	209	8.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	111	4.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	107	4.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	104	4.4%
Rape	contact	77	3.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	77	3.2%
Common robbery	contact	65	2.7%
Kidnapping	contact	65	2.7%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	60	2.5%
Attempted murder	contact	56	2.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	56	2.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	51	2.1%
Murder	contact	44	1.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	41	1.7%
Carjacking	contact	36	1.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	36	1.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	19	0.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	12	0.5%
Truck hijacking	contact	9	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	8	0.3%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	0.3%
Stock Theft	property	5	0.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.0%
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%

Mohlakeng Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mohlakeng Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mohlakeng Safe?

No, Mohlakeng has high crime levels.

Mohlakeng scores 22/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Mohlakeng is 4,446 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Mohlakeng, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+45%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+2.4%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Common assault

20% of all crime

Rank in West Rand

10/14

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Mohlakeng

In 2025, Mohlakeng recorded 2,378 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mohlakeng is Common assault with 485 reported cases (20.4% of all crime in Mohlakeng), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 455 cases (19.1%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 429 cases (18.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mohlakeng has increased by 2.4%, indicating a worsening trend for the Mohlakeng area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mohlakeng?

The most reported crimes in Mohlakeng are Common assault (485 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (455 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (429 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Mohlakeng compare to other areas in West Rand?

Mohlakeng has a crime rate of 4,446 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)
Carletonville	71,319	2,790	5,216	F (18)