Mogwase 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
Very High
in North West
Reported crimes
2,338
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
→ 0.1%
no change vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 31.1%
above 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Common robbery dropped significantly (-28) while Stock-theft increased (+36).
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 |
|---|---|
| Common assault | 395 |
| Serious assault | 352 |
| Residential burglary | 224 |
| Malicious damage | 205 |
| Drug-related crime | 167 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 150 |
| Aggravated robbery | 148 |
| Business burglary | 97 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common assault | 395 | 385 | +10 |
| Serious assault | 352 | 368 | -16 |
| Residential burglary | 224 | 218 | +6 |
| Malicious damage | 205 | 226 | -21 |
| Drug-related crime | 167 | 152 | +15 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 150 | 142 | +8 |
| Aggravated robbery | 148 | 176 | -28 |
| Business burglary | 97 | 119 | -22 |
| Stock-theft | 96 | 60 | +36 |
| Rape | 65 | 77 | -12 |
| Common robbery | 53 | 81 | -28 |
| Attempted murder | 50 | 28 | +22 |
| Crimen injuria | 44 | 55 | -11 |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 11 | +29 |
| Kidnapping | 35 | 12 | +23 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 34 | 56 | -22 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 31 | 32 | -1 |
| Vehicle theft | 31 | 25 | +6 |
| Theft from vehicle | 24 | 33 | -9 |
| Murder | 21 | 22 | -1 |
| Arson | 18 | 10 | +8 |
| Culpable homicide | 15 | 13 | +2 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 13 | 6 | +7 |
| Carjacking | 11 | 9 | +2 |
| Sexual assault | 6 | 9 | -3 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 5 | 9 | -4 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Contact sexual offences | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Public violence | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 1 | -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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