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Mafikeng vs Zeerust: Crime Comparison

2025-2026 SAPS data

Zeerust had 1,558 fewer reported crimes than Mafikeng (683 vs 2,241 — 70% difference).

Precinct-level data
This comparison uses police precinct data from SAPS.Mafikeng falls under Mahikeng precinct. Crime figures cover the entire precinct area, which may extend beyond the named suburb.

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.