Madikwe 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
688
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 22.9%
fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 16.8%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Common assault dropped significantly (-62) while Drug-related crime increased (+24).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 139 |
| Common assault | 108 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 89 |
| Residential burglary | 78 |
| Drug-related crime | 46 |
| Stock-theft | 37 |
| Malicious damage | 34 |
| Rape | 34 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 139 | 191 | -52 |
| Common assault | 108 | 170 | -62 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 89 | 100 | -11 |
| Residential burglary | 78 | 67 | +11 |
| Drug-related crime | 46 | 22 | +24 |
| Stock-theft | 37 | 38 | -1 |
| Malicious damage | 34 | 68 | -34 |
| Rape | 34 | 35 | -1 |
| Business burglary | 27 | 42 | -15 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 26 | 23 | +3 |
| Commercial crime | 19 | 23 | -4 |
| Common robbery | 15 | 12 | +3 |
| Aggravated robbery | 10 | 28 | -18 |
| Kidnapping | 5 | 4 | +1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 4 | 1 | +3 |
| Crimen injuria | 3 | 19 | -16 |
| Murder | 3 | 8 | -5 |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Culpable homicide | 2 | 5 | -3 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Arson | 1 | 7 | -6 |
| Attempted murder | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 9 | -8 |
| Theft from vehicle | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 0 | 4 | -4 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 0 | 3 | -3 |
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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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