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Ikageleng Zeerust Crime Statistics

Zeerust Precinct |Ngaka Modiri Molema
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) 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) decreased 3.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 683 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 3% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Residential burglary (90 cases). Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs saw the biggest increase (+33). 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

683

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 3.6%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 3%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Zeerust precinct area (covering Ikageleng Zeerust) decreased 3.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 32% above provincial median
Contact crime: 10% above provincial median
Property crime: 64% above provincial median

Crime by type

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

Murder

9

↑ 80% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

262

↓ 11.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

212

↑ 3.9% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

209

↑ 0.5% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Zeerust precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Residential burglary		90
Common assault		90
Serious assault		85
Business burglary		64
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs		54
Aggravated robbery		40
Drug-related crime		37
Theft from vehicle		37
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Other precincts in Ngaka Modiri Molema

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Ottoshoop

92 crimes ↑ 6%

Nietverdiend

117 crimes ↑ 40.5%

Mooifontein

118 crimes ↓ 20.3%

Biesiesvlei

122 crimes ↓ 14.7%

Tshidilamolomo

145 crimes ↑ 9.7%

Makgobistad

146 crimes ↓ 25.9%
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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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