Mabeskraal Crime Statistics
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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
Low
in North West
Reported crimes
634
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 41.8%
more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition dropped significantly (-3) while All theft not mentioned elsewhere increased (+48).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Common assault | 102 |
| Serious assault | 84 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 83 |
| Stock-theft | 82 |
| Residential burglary | 76 |
| Malicious damage | 32 |
| Business burglary | 29 |
| Commercial crime | 21 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common assault | 102 | 60 | +42 |
| Serious assault | 84 | 82 | +2 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 83 | 35 | +48 |
| Stock-theft | 82 | 66 | +16 |
| Residential burglary | 76 | 53 | +23 |
| Malicious damage | 32 | 24 | +8 |
| Business burglary | 29 | 27 | +2 |
| Commercial crime | 21 | 8 | +13 |
| Rape | 21 | 22 | -1 |
| Aggravated robbery | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Drug-related crime | 17 | 7 | +10 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 11 | 9 | +2 |
| Theft from vehicle | 9 | 3 | +6 |
| Attempted murder | 7 | 6 | +1 |
| Common robbery | 6 | 7 | -1 |
| Kidnapping | 6 | 4 | +2 |
| Crimen injuria | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Culpable homicide | 4 | 5 | -1 |
| Murder | 4 | 0 | +4 |
| Sexual assault | 4 | 1 | +3 |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Vehicle theft | 4 | 3 | +1 |
| Arson | 3 | 0 | +3 |
| Public violence | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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