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Makapanstad Crime Statistics

Bojanala|1 suburb
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Makapanstad decreased 9.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,199 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 101% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (410 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest decrease (-171). 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

Crime volume

Very High

in North West · High nationally

Reported crimes

2,199

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 9.2%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 101%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Makapanstad decreased 9.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Makapanstad precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime		410
Serious assault		342
Residential burglary		252
Common assault		197
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		181
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action		126
Malicious damage		120
Aggravated robbery		114
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime410364+46
Serious assault342370-28
Residential burglary252247+5
Common assault197241-44
All theft not mentioned elsewhere181352-171
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action12697+29
Malicious damage120136-16
Aggravated robbery114149-35
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs8973+16
Rape5058-8
Common robbery44440
Commercial crime4258-16
Business burglary4066-26
Stock-theft3836+2
Kidnapping3517+18
Theft from vehicle2122-1
Attempted murder2011+9
Murder1710+7
Culpable homicide1014-4
Shoplifting1014-4
Vehicle theft912-3
Contact sexual offences71+6
Sexual assault78-1
Crimen injuria53+2
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition512-7
Attempted sexual offences43+1
Neglect and ill-treatment of children31+2
Arson13-2
Abduction000
Public violence000
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Other precincts in Bojanala

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Boons

138 crimes ↓ 23.3%

Dwarsberg

196 crimes ↑ 19500%

Assen

359 crimes ↑ 16.6%

Jericho

583 crimes ↑ 3.4%

Mabeskraal

634 crimes ↑ 41.8%

Bedwang

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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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