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Klipgat Precinct

Bojanala|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Klipgat remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,949 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 52.1% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (412 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-74). 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.

DamonsvilleKlipgat

Crime volume

High

in North West

Reported crimes

1,949

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 1.9%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 52.1%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Klipgat has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Klipgat precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		412
Serious assault		274
Common assault		193
Residential burglary		175
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		172
Aggravated robbery		148
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		115
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action		114
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime412405+7
Serious assault274232+42
Common assault193171+22
Residential burglary175183-8
All theft not mentioned elsewhere172246-74
Aggravated robbery148153-5
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs11597+18
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action114101+13
Malicious damage8568+17
Rape4948+1
Business burglary2938-9
Common robbery2816+12
Stock-theft2631-5
Theft from vehicle2412+12
Commercial crime1812+6
Kidnapping1816+2
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition1618-2
Attempted murder1011-1
Sexual assault108+2
Vehicle theft1011-1
Shoplifting911-2
Murder614-8
Attempted sexual offences330
Arson220
Neglect and ill-treatment of children20+2
Culpable homicide13-2
Abduction01-1
Contact sexual offences01-1
Crimen injuria01-1
Public violence000
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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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