Mafikeng vs Zeerust: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Zeerust had 1,558 fewer reported crimes than Mafikeng (683 vs 2,241 — 70% difference).
Mafikeng
Mahikeng precinct
Total crimes
2,241
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 2.5% more crimes
Crime split
1,006 violent · 497 property · 738 other
15 murders
Most reported crime
Serious assault (368)
Zeerust
Zeerust precinct
Total crimes
683
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 3.6% fewer crimes
Crime split
262 violent · 212 property · 209 other
9 murders
Most reported crime
Residential burglary (90)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Zeerust had 1,558 fewer reported crimes (683 vs 2,241)
- Zeerust is improving while Mafikeng is worsening
- Most reported crime in Mafikeng: Serious assault · In Zeerust: Residential burglary
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mafikeng safer than Zeerust?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Zeerust had 1,558 fewer reported crimes than Mafikeng (683 vs 2,241 — 70% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Mafikeng vs Zeerust?
Mafikeng (Mahikeng precinct) reported 2,241 serious crimes, while Zeerust (Zeerust precinct) reported 683 serious crimes. Note: these are precinct-level figures from SAPS, not suburb-specific counts.
Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics. Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.