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Ventersdorp Precinct

Dr Kenneth Kaunda|2 suburbs
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Ventersdorp increased 9.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 2,121 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 4.9% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (430 cases). All theft not mentioned elsewhere saw the biggest increase (+80). 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

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Crime volume

High

in North West

Reported crimes

2,121

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 9.5%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 4.9%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Ventersdorp rose 9.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Ventersdorp precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere
430
Serious assault
398
Common assault
298
Residential burglary
265
Malicious damage
178
Aggravated robbery
81
Business burglary
78
Stock-theft
65
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
All theft not mentioned elsewhere430350+80
Serious assault398394+4
Common assault298269+29
Residential burglary265194+71
Malicious damage178124+54
Aggravated robbery81100-19
Business burglary7880-2
Stock-theft6569-4
Rape5273-21
Commercial crime4325+18
Theft from vehicle3935+4
Common robbery3847-9
Drug-related crime2730-3
Crimen injuria2534-9
Culpable homicide17170
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition157+8
Sexual assault1512+3
Shoplifting1120-9
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs810-2
Public violence83+5
Neglect and ill-treatment of children64+2
Vehicle theft67-1
Attempted murder59-4
Murder58-3
Arson41+3
Contact sexual offences24-2
Attempted sexual offences110
Kidnapping19-8
Abduction01-1
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
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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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