Kidnapping in North West
SAPS recorded 882 kidnapping cases in the North West in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, up 5.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 (838 cases).
How SAPS counts this: kidnapping is a standalone category in SAPS crime statistics, and these counts are included in the total crime figures on precinct and suburb pages. SAPS folds every kidnapping subtype it records into this one category, including hostage-taking and kidnapping for ransom or extortion, and publishes no per-subtype breakdown.
Note: Raw reported counts, not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally record more cases.
Is kidnapping rising or falling in North West?
Which North West precincts record the most kidnappings?
North West SAPS precincts with the most recorded kidnapping cases in Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Click a precinct for its full crime breakdown.
| # | Precinct | District | Province | Apr 2025–Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phokeng | Bojanala | North West | 63 | +61.5% |
| 2 | Boitekong | Bojanala | North West | 56 | -18.8% |
| 3 | Rustenburg | Bojanala | North West | 48 | -42.2% |
| 4 | Brits | Bojanala | North West | 43 | +48.3% |
| 5 | Mooinooi | Bojanala | North West | 42 | +10.5% |
| 6 | Mogwase | Bojanala | North West | 39 | +85.7% |
| 7 | Jouberton | Dr Kenneth Kaunda | North West | 35 | -5.4% |
| 8 | Makapanstad | Bojanala | North West | 35 | +105.9% |
| 9 | Letlhabile | Bojanala | North West | 33 | +32% |
| 10 | Hebron | Bojanala | North West | 32 | -15.8% |
| 11 | Klerksdorp | Dr Kenneth Kaunda | North West | 32 | +52.4% |
| 12 | Mmabatho | Ngaka Modiri Molema | North West | 32 | +100% |
| 13 | Tlhabane | Bojanala | North West | 24 | +14.3% |
| 14 | Mahikeng | Ngaka Modiri Molema | North West | 23 | +9.5% |
| 15 | Hartbeespoortdam | Bojanala | North West | 21 | 0% |
| 16 | Potchefstroom | Dr Kenneth Kaunda | North West | 20 | -13% |
| 17 | Mmakau | Bojanala | North West | 19 | 0% |
| 18 | Klipgat | Bojanala | North West | 18 | +12.5% |
| 19 | Lomanyaneng | Ngaka Modiri Molema | North West | 18 | -30.8% |
| 20 | Taung | Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati | North West | 18 | +100% |