Muldersdrift Crime Statistics

Muldersdrift, West Rand, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

C51/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

1,093

-15% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,043

per 100k

Safety Score

51/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

71,319

Crime Breakdown — Muldersdrift (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Commercial Crime	other-serious	195	17.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	192	17.6%
Common assault	contact	140	12.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	132	12.1%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	117	10.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	83	7.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	67	6.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	64	5.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	64	5.9%
Carjacking	contact	47	4.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	47	4.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	45	4.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	45	4.1%
Kidnapping	contact	33	3.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	31	2.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	25	2.3%
Rape	contact	24	2.2%
Common robbery	contact	19	1.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	16	1.5%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	15	1.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	15	1.4%
Murder	contact	15	1.4%
Attempted murder	contact	9	0.8%
Stock Theft	property	7	0.6%
Truck hijacking	contact	7	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	4	0.4%
Public violence	contact-related	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%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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%

Muldersdrift Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Muldersdrift Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Muldersdrift Safe?

Muldersdrift has moderate safety levels.

Muldersdrift scores 51/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Muldersdrift is 2,043 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Muldersdrift, especially at night.

vs National Average

-33%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-15%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Commercial Crime

18% of all crime

Rank in West Rand

5/14

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Muldersdrift

In 2025, Muldersdrift recorded 1,093 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Muldersdrift is Commercial Crime with 195 reported cases (17.8% of all crime in Muldersdrift), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 192 cases (17.6%) and Common assault at 140 cases (12.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Muldersdrift has decreased by 15%, a positive sign for the Muldersdrift community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Muldersdrift?

The most reported crimes in Muldersdrift are Commercial Crime (195 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (192 cases), Common assault (140 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Muldersdrift compare to other areas in West Rand?

Muldersdrift has a crime rate of 2,043 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)
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)
Carletonville	71,319	2,790	5,216	F (18)