Ipelegeng Crime Statistics
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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
Crime volume
High
in North West
Reported crimes
788
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 2.1%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 57.5%
above 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Serious assault dropped significantly (-23) while Aggravated robbery increased (+28).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 231 |
| Residential burglary | 103 |
| Common assault | 91 |
| Malicious damage | 89 |
| Aggravated robbery | 81 |
| Rape | 31 |
| Drug-related crime | 29 |
| Theft from vehicle | 25 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 231 | 254 | -23 |
| Residential burglary | 103 | 95 | +8 |
| Common assault | 91 | 93 | -2 |
| Malicious damage | 89 | 102 | -13 |
| Aggravated robbery | 81 | 53 | +28 |
| Rape | 31 | 40 | -9 |
| Drug-related crime | 29 | 23 | +6 |
| Theft from vehicle | 25 | 19 | +6 |
| Common robbery | 23 | 21 | +2 |
| Business burglary | 22 | 33 | -11 |
| Crimen injuria | 18 | 22 | -4 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 9 | 7 | +2 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 9 | 2 | +7 |
| Stock-theft | 8 | 16 | -8 |
| Attempted murder | 5 | 3 | +2 |
| Murder | 5 | 9 | -4 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 4 | 2 | +2 |
| Arson | 2 | 0 | +2 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Kidnapping | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 4 | -4 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carjacking | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Culpable homicide | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Vehicle theft | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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