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Koster Precinct

Bojanala|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Koster remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 908 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 6.2% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Residential burglary (141 cases). Aggravated robbery saw the biggest decrease (-33). 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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KosterReagile

Crime volume

Moderate

in North West

Reported crimes

908

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 1.4%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↓ 6.2%

below 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

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

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Koster precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Residential burglary		141
Drug-related crime		112
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		111
Common assault		84
Serious assault		81
Commercial crime		60
Business burglary		59
Theft from vehicle		47
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Residential burglary141165-24
Drug-related crime112102+10
All theft not mentioned elsewhere111108+3
Common assault8469+15
Serious assault8174+7
Commercial crime6059+1
Business burglary5969-10
Theft from vehicle4729+18
Malicious damage3839-1
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs3029+1
Rape2627-1
Stock-theft1814+4
Aggravated robbery1750-33
Attempted murder165+11
Common robbery1218-6
Murder106+4
Vehicle theft107+3
Culpable homicide813-5
Sexual assault82+6
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition67-1
Arson32+1
Crimen injuria37-4
Shoplifting311-8
Attempted sexual offences21+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children23-1
Kidnapping15-4
Abduction000
Contact sexual offences000
Public violence000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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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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