Marikana Precinct
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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
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Crime volume
High
in North West
Reported crimes
1,048
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 3%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 37.5%
above 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Common assault dropped significantly (-23) while Residential burglary increased (+22).
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 |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 159 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 115 |
| Aggravated robbery | 103 |
| Common assault | 93 |
| Drug-related crime | 93 |
| Residential burglary | 75 |
| Malicious damage | 55 |
| Murder | 43 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 159 | 175 | -16 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 115 | 102 | +13 |
| Aggravated robbery | 103 | 104 | -1 |
| Common assault | 93 | 116 | -23 |
| Drug-related crime | 93 | 80 | +13 |
| Residential burglary | 75 | 53 | +22 |
| Malicious damage | 55 | 64 | -9 |
| Murder | 43 | 38 | +5 |
| Vehicle theft | 40 | 45 | -5 |
| Attempted murder | 31 | 42 | -11 |
| Theft from vehicle | 31 | 26 | +5 |
| Business burglary | 30 | 34 | -4 |
| Rape | 30 | 40 | -10 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 27 | 33 | -6 |
| Stock-theft | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 14 | 17 | -3 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 14 | 11 | +3 |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 9 | +4 |
| Carjacking | 12 | 10 | +2 |
| Common robbery | 11 | 13 | -2 |
| Culpable homicide | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Kidnapping | 8 | 14 | -6 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 3 | +2 |
| Contact sexual offences | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Public violence | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Abduction | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crimen injuria | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| 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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