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Brits Central Crime Statistics

Brits Precinct |Bojanala
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Brits Central falls within the Brits police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Brits, Oukasie, Primindia.
Brits Central is a suburb in Bojanala, North West. Crime in the Brits precinct area (covering Brits Central) 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

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 its pre-COVID level

↑ 19.7%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Brits precinct area (covering Brits Central) rose 3.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with crime levels already very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 641% above provincial median
Contact crime: 531% above provincial median
Property crime: 456% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

32

↑ 6.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

2,034

↑ 6.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

945

↓ 7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

3,001

↑ 5.8% 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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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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Other suburbs served by Brits police station

4 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Brits Central.

BritsOukasiePrimindia
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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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