Mafikeng vs Zeerust: Crime Comparison
2026-2027 SAPS data
Zeerust had 547 fewer reported crimes than Mafikeng (280 vs 827 — 66% difference).
Mafikeng
Mahikeng precinct
Total crimes
827
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↓ 4.1% fewer crimes
Crime split
260 violent · 169 property · 398 other
3 murders
Most reported crime
Serious assault (101)
Zeerust
Zeerust precinct
Total crimes
280
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↑ 13.4% more crimes
Crime split
89 violent · 74 property · 117 other
1 murder
Most reported crime
Business burglary (38)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Zeerust had 547 fewer reported crimes (280 vs 827)
- Mafikeng is improving while Zeerust is worsening
- Most reported crime in Mafikeng: Serious assault · In Zeerust: Business burglary
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mafikeng safer than Zeerust?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Zeerust had 547 fewer reported crimes than Mafikeng (280 vs 827 — 66% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Mafikeng vs Zeerust?
Mafikeng (Mahikeng precinct) reported 827 crimes, while Zeerust (Zeerust precinct) reported 280 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.