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Brits Precinct

Bojanala|4 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Brits increased 3.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 5,980 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 19.7% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (1091 cases). Sexual offences detected as a result of police action saw the biggest increase (+81). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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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

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All these suburbs share the same crime statistics because SAPS reports data at precinct level.

BritsBrits CentralOukasiePrimindia

Crime volume

Very High

in North West

Reported crimes

5,980

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 3.8%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 19.7%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Brits rose 3.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Brits precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		1,091
Common assault		683
Drug-related crime		586
Serious assault		522
Aggravated robbery		473
Residential burglary		337
Malicious damage		308
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		289
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere1,0911,131-40
Common assault683647+36
Drug-related crime586519+67
Serious assault522456+66
Aggravated robbery473482-9
Residential burglary337384-47
Malicious damage308310-2
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs289235+54
Theft from vehicle287249+38
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action271190+81
Business burglary195273-78
Commercial crime188210-22
Common robbery159143+16
Shoplifting119130-11
Vehicle theft11790+27
Attempted murder9478+16
Rape5857+1
Kidnapping4329+14
Culpable homicide3932+7
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition3531+4
Murder3230+2
Sexual assault13130
Arson108+2
Stock-theft920-11
Crimen injuria60+6
Neglect and ill-treatment of children62+4
Attempted sexual offences53+2
Public violence32+1
Contact sexual offences25-3
Abduction000
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Other precincts in Bojanala

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Boons

138 crimes ↓ 23.3%

Dwarsberg

196 crimes ↑ 19500%

Assen

359 crimes ↑ 16.6%

Jericho

583 crimes ↑ 3.4%

Mabeskraal

634 crimes ↑ 41.8%

Bedwang

644 crimes ↑ 5.1%
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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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