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Boitumelong Crime Statistics

Bloemhof Precinct |Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Boitumelong falls within the Bloemhof police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Bloemhof.
Boitumelong is a suburb in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati, North West. Crime in the Bloemhof precinct area (covering Boitumelong) decreased 4.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 865 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 27.8% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (177 cases). Common assault saw the biggest decrease (-41). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

See how Bloemhof compares to other North West precincts vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 →

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

865

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 4.5%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 27.8%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Bloemhof precinct area (covering Boitumelong) dropped 4.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Total crime: 7% above provincial median
Property crime: 2% below provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

5

↑ 25% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

324

↓ 13.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

167

↑ 1.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

374

↑ 2.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Bloemhof precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		177
Serious assault		154
Common assault		87
Residential burglary		79
Drug-related crime		67
Malicious damage		45
Theft from vehicle		38
Commercial crime		33
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Other precincts in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Mokopong

8 crimes ↓ 20%

Vorstershoop

21 crimes ↑ 75%

Bray

67 crimes ↑ 26.4%

Boshoek

94 crimes ↓ 28.8%

Piet Plessis

106 crimes ↓ 22.1%

Amalia

150 crimes ↑ 11.9%
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Other suburbs served by Bloemhof 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 Boitumelong.

Bloemhof
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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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