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Brits Central Crime Statistics

Brits Precinct |Bojanala
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) 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 4.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 3,441 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 13.6% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (495 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+48). 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

3,441

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 4.9%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 13.6%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Brits precinct area (covering Brits Central) rose 4.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 566% above provincial median
Contact crime: 537% above provincial median
Property crime: 474% above provincial median

Crime by type

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

Murder

24

↓ 7.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

1,519

↑ 5.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

741

↑ 0.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

1,181

↑ 7.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Brits precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault		495
Drug-related crime		420
Serious assault		398
Aggravated robbery		355
Residential burglary		267
Malicious damage		234
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		227
Theft from vehicle		213
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Compare with nearby areas

Other precincts in Bojanala

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Boons

79 crimes ↓ 19.8%

Dwarsberg

122 crimes → 0%

Assen

176 crimes ↑ 13%

Bedwang

346 crimes ↑ 3.8%

Jericho

356 crimes ↑ 12%

Mabeskraal

400 crimes ↑ 23.7%
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Side-by-side crime statistics with nearby suburbs

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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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