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Chaneng Crime Statistics

Phokeng Precinct |Bojanala
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Chaneng falls within the Phokeng police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Phokeng.
Chaneng is a suburb in Bojanala, North West. Crime in the Phokeng precinct area (covering Chaneng) decreased 7.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 3,029 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 8.1% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (401 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+101). 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

Reported crimes

3,029

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 7.2%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 8.1%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Phokeng precinct area (covering Chaneng) decreased 7.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, though crime levels remain very high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 275% above provincial median
Contact crime: 276% above provincial median
Property crime: 211% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

46

↑ 4.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

1,212

↓ 10.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

529

↓ 18.9% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

1,288

↑ 2.7% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Phokeng precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		401
Serious assault		343
Common assault		341
Aggravated robbery		275
Residential burglary		248
Commercial crime		231
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		178
Malicious damage		161
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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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Other suburbs served by Phokeng police station

2 suburbs in this precinct share the same SAPS crime data

SAPS reports at precinct level — all suburbs below have identical crime statistics to Chaneng.

Phokeng
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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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