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Ikageleng Zeerust Crime Statistics

Zeerust Precinct |Ngaka Modiri Molema
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Ikageleng Zeerust falls within the Zeerust police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics. Other suburbs: Zeerust.
Ikageleng Zeerust is a suburb in Ngaka Modiri Molema, North West. Crime in the Zeerust precinct area (covering Ikageleng Zeerust) increased 5.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,194 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 15.3% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is All theft not mentioned elsewhere (154 cases). Business burglary saw the biggest increase (+39). 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

Crime volume

High

in North West · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

1,194

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 5.8%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 15.3%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Zeerust precinct area (covering Ikageleng Zeerust) rose 5.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with crime levels already high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 48% above provincial median
Contact crime: 17% above provincial median
Property crime: 82% above 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

9

↑ 12.5% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

377

↓ 2.3% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

309

↑ 17% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

508

↑ 6.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Zeerust precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		154
Common assault		131
Serious assault		127
Commercial crime		127
Residential burglary		117
Business burglary		116
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		56
Aggravated robbery		56
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Other precincts in Ngaka Modiri Molema

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Ottoshoop

152 crimes ↑ 3.4%

Nietverdiend

194 crimes ↑ 32%

Biesiesvlei

195 crimes ↓ 7.6%

Mooifontein

197 crimes ↓ 11.3%

Tshidilamolomo

201 crimes ↑ 8.1%

Groot Marico

281 crimes ↓ 7.9%
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Other suburbs served by Zeerust 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 Ikageleng Zeerust.

Zeerust
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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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