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Damonsville Crime Statistics

Klipgat Precinct |Bojanala
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Damonsville falls within the Klipgat police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Klipgat.
Damonsville is a suburb in Bojanala, North West. Crime in the Klipgat precinct area (covering Damonsville) increased 6.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,249 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 30.9% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (238 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest increase (+31). 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

High

in North West

Reported crimes

1,249

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 6.5%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 30.9%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Klipgat precinct area (covering Damonsville) rose 6.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 142% above provincial median
Contact crime: 129% above provincial median
Property crime: 56% 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

5

↓ 58.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

547

↑ 14.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

201

↓ 6.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

501

↑ 4.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Klipgat precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		238
Serious assault		200
Common assault		146
Residential burglary		130
Aggravated robbery		121
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		84
Malicious damage		56
Robbery at residential premises		52
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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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Other suburbs served by Klipgat police station

2 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

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

Klipgat
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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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