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 · Moderate nationally
Reported crimes
400
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 23.7%
more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Robbery at non-residential premises dropped significantly (-4) while Common assault increased (+33).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Common assault | 75 |
| Serious assault | 66 |
| Residential burglary | 61 |
| Stock-theft | 57 |
| Malicious damage | 24 |
| Business burglary | 20 |
| Rape | 13 |
| Aggravated robbery | 13 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common assault | 75 | 42 | +33 |
| Serious assault | 66 | 69 | -3 |
| Residential burglary | 61 | 42 | +19 |
| Stock-theft | 57 | 58 | -1 |
| Malicious damage | 24 | 18 | +6 |
| Business burglary | 20 | 17 | +3 |
| Rape | 13 | 16 | -3 |
| Aggravated robbery | 13 | 14 | -1 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 11 | 6 | +5 |
| Drug-related crime | 8 | 3 | +5 |
| Theft from vehicle | 8 | 3 | +5 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 6 | 2 | +4 |
| Common robbery | 5 | 6 | -1 |
| Crimen injuria | 4 | 0 | +4 |
| Arson | 3 | 0 | +3 |
| Attempted murder | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Culpable homicide | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Kidnapping | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Murder | 3 | 0 | +3 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 3 | 7 | -4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| Vehicle theft | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Public violence | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carjacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 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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