Bedwang Crime Statistics
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About this data
These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more
Crime volume
Low
in North West
Reported crimes
346
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 3.8%
more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 23.7%
above 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Serious assault dropped significantly (-9) while Common assault increased (+17).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 158 |
| Common assault | 45 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 29 |
| Serious assault | 25 |
| Residential burglary | 15 |
| Malicious damage | 15 |
| Rape | 12 |
| Stock-theft | 11 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 158 | 142 | +16 |
| Common assault | 45 | 28 | +17 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 29 | 20 | +9 |
| Serious assault | 25 | 34 | -9 |
| Residential burglary | 15 | 17 | -2 |
| Malicious damage | 15 | 12 | +3 |
| Rape | 12 | 11 | +1 |
| Stock-theft | 11 | 8 | +3 |
| Aggravated robbery | 7 | 14 | -7 |
| Business burglary | 6 | 11 | -5 |
| Attempted murder | 4 | 0 | +4 |
| Common robbery | 2 | 7 | -5 |
| Contact sexual offences | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Crimen injuria | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 2 | 4 | -2 |
| Murder | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 2 | 5 | -3 |
| Abduction | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Culpable homicide | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carjacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kidnapping | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Theft from vehicle | 0 | 2 | -2 |
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Data Sources & Notes
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
- This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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