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Marikana Precinct

Bojanala|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Marikana remained stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,703 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 41.1% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (270 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest increase (+41). 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

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MarikanaWonderkop

Crime volume

High

in North West

Reported crimes

1,703

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

→ 0.5%

no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 41.1%

above 2018-2019

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Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Marikana has been relatively stable vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (within ±2%).

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Marikana precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		270
Serious assault		213
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		140
Aggravated robbery		134
Common assault		128
Commercial crime		120
Drug-related crime		118
Residential burglary		112
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere270304-34
Serious assault213206+7
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs140123+17
Aggravated robbery134124+10
Common assault128143-15
Commercial crime120130-10
Drug-related crime118103+15
Residential burglary11271+41
Malicious damage8884+4
Vehicle theft5052-2
Murder4844+4
Rape4153-12
Theft from vehicle4031+9
Attempted murder3647-11
Business burglary3541-6
Stock-theft3132-1
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition2625+1
Common robbery1816+2
Shoplifting1711+6
Culpable homicide13130
Kidnapping1217-5
Sexual assault660
Contact sexual offences21+1
Public violence21+1
Abduction110
Attempted sexual offences13-2
Neglect and ill-treatment of children14-3
Arson02-2
Crimen injuria06-6
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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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

644 crimes ↑ 5.1%
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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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