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Mabeskraal Crime Statistics

Mabeskraal Precinct |Bojanala
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Mabeskraal falls within the Mabeskraal police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Mabeskraal is a suburb in Bojanala, North West. Crime in the Mabeskraal precinct area (covering Mabeskraal) increased 23.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 400 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025. The most reported crime is Common assault (75 cases). Common assault saw the biggest increase (+33). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

See how Mabeskraal compares to other North West precincts vs Apr–Dec 2024 →

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)

Crime in the Mabeskraal precinct area (covering Mabeskraal) increased 23.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024, but total crime remains low (400 reported crimes). Large percentage swings are common in areas with low crime counts.
Total crime: 23% below provincial median
Contact crime: 25% below provincial median
Property crime: 16% 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

3

Violent crime

180

↑ 19.2% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

149

↑ 21.1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

71

↑ 44.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Mabeskraal precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported 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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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%

Madikwe

444 crimes ↓ 28.2%
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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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