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Ikageleng Swartruggens Crime Statistics

Swartruggens Precinct |Bojanala
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Ikageleng Swartruggens falls within the Swartruggens police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Swartruggens.
Ikageleng Swartruggens is a suburb in Bojanala, North West. Crime in the Swartruggens precinct area (covering Ikageleng Swartruggens) increased 18.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 523 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 37% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (93 cases). Common assault saw the biggest increase (+33). 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

Moderate

in North West

Reported crimes

523

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 18.7%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 37%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Swartruggens precinct area (covering Ikageleng Swartruggens) rose 18.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024.
Total crime: 1% above provincial median
Contact crime: 12% below provincial median
Property crime: 29% above provincial median

Crime by type

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

Murder

3

↓ 25% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

209

↑ 1% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

166

↑ 32.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

148

↑ 37% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Swartruggens precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		93
Common assault		81
Residential burglary		66
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		50
Business burglary		47
Theft from vehicle		42
Malicious damage		32
Drug-related crime		29
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Other precincts in Bojanala

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Boons

79 crimes ↓ 19.8%

Dwarsberg

122 crimes → 0%

Assen

176 crimes ↑ 13%

Bedwang

346 crimes ↑ 3.8%

Jericho

356 crimes ↑ 12%

Mabeskraal

400 crimes ↑ 23.7%
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Other suburbs served by Swartruggens 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 Ikageleng Swartruggens.

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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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