Wedela Crime Statistics

Wedela, West Rand, Gauteng — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B79/100

Safe

Total Crimes

392

+4.5% vs 2024

Crime Rate

733

per 100k

Safety Score

79/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

71,319

Crime Breakdown — Wedela (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	101	25.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	83	21.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	77	19.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	49	12.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	29	7.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	27	6.9%
Common assault	contact	21	5.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	17	4.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	16	4.1%
Rape	contact	16	4.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	16	4.1%
Common robbery	contact	13	3.3%
Attempted murder	contact	11	2.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	8	2.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	1.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	1.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	5	1.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	1.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	0.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.8%
Kidnapping	contact	3	0.8%
Murder	contact	3	0.8%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.3%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.3%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Wedela Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Wedela Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Wedela Safe?

Yes, Wedela is relatively safe.

Wedela scores 79/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 733 per 100,000 people, Wedela sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Wedela can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-76%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+4.5%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs

26% of all crime

Rank in West Rand

3/14

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Wedela

In 2025, Wedela recorded 392 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Wedela is Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs with 101 reported cases (25.8% of all crime in Wedela), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 83 cases (21.2%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 77 cases (19.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Wedela has increased by 4.5%, indicating a worsening trend for the Wedela area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Wedela?

The most reported crimes in Wedela are Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (101 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (83 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (77 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Wedela compare to other areas in West Rand?

Wedela has a crime rate of 733 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)
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)
Carletonville	71,319	2,790	5,216	F (18)