Taung 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
Very High
in North West · High nationally
Reported crimes
1,389
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 14.1%
fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 6.8%
above 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Serious assault dropped significantly (-84) while Shoplifting increased (+10).
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 | 357 |
| Stock-theft | 155 |
| Common assault | 120 |
| Residential burglary | 110 |
| Malicious damage | 106 |
| Aggravated robbery | 83 |
| Theft from vehicle | 73 |
| Rape | 67 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 357 | 441 | -84 |
| Stock-theft | 155 | 163 | -8 |
| Common assault | 120 | 125 | -5 |
| Residential burglary | 110 | 160 | -50 |
| Malicious damage | 106 | 109 | -3 |
| Aggravated robbery | 83 | 120 | -37 |
| Theft from vehicle | 73 | 66 | +7 |
| Rape | 67 | 70 | -3 |
| Business burglary | 62 | 82 | -20 |
| Common robbery | 44 | 45 | -1 |
| Drug-related crime | 27 | 22 | +5 |
| Crimen injuria | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 24 | 21 | +3 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 18 | 36 | -18 |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 8 | +10 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 16 | 26 | -10 |
| Culpable homicide | 15 | 13 | +2 |
| Kidnapping | 15 | 8 | +7 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 13 | 9 | +4 |
| Murder | 13 | 23 | -10 |
| Arson | 9 | 13 | -4 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 9 | 4 | +5 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Attempted murder | 2 | 12 | -10 |
| Sexual assault | 2 | 4 | -2 |
| Carjacking | 1 | 6 | -5 |
| Public violence | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 2 | -2 |
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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)
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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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