How many North West police precincts reported less crime vs Apr–Jun 2025?

Based on SAPS Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025 statistics, 37 of North West's 86 police precincts reported less crime than the previous year, 10 were stable, and 39 reported more crime.

What does this trends page measure?

The percentage change in total crimes reported by each North West police precinct, comparing the most recent SAPS reporting period against the same period the previous year. Counts are raw — not adjusted for population.

North West Crime Trends

Name: North West Crime Trends
Creator: South African Police Service (SAPS)
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Source: South African Police Service (SAPS)Last updated 2026-08-29

Of the 86 police precincts in North West, 37 reported less crime than the previous year, 10 were stable, and 39 reported more crime. Based on SAPS quarterly statistics for Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025.

By precinct By crime category

Compare:

Comparing Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025 using annual crime totals (1 of 4 quarters — Q4 not yet released).

Improving

fewer crimes vs Apr–Jun 2025

Worsening

more crimes vs Apr–Jun 2025

Stable

within ±2% change

Biggest movers

Precincts with 200+ reported crimes only — smaller precincts and new stations are excluded. Ranked by absolute crime count change to avoid misleading percentage swings from low-volume precincts. See all precincts below.

↓ Most improved

Klerksdorp↓ 23%Mooinooi↓ 17.2%Ikageng↓ 12.1%Rustenburg↓ 5.3%Phokeng↓ 8.4%

↑ Most worsened

Vryburg↑ 40.9%Jouberton↑ 11.7%Lomanyaneng↑ 25.1%Ganyesa↑ 24.1%Letlhabile↑ 5.5%

Key takeaways — North West

•43% of North West precincts (37 of 86) reported fewer crimes compared to the previous year.
•9,239 violent crimes and 5,330 property crimes were reported across North West in the latest year.

All North West precincts

Click column headers to sort. Violent crime = murder, assault, robbery, rape. Property crime = burglary, theft, vehicle crime. Counts are raw reported crimes for the latest year.

Precinct	Trend	Violent crimes	Property crimes
Groot Marico	↓ 42.9%	12	6
Tshidilamolomo	↓ 40.7%	17	7
Stilfontein	↓ 39.4%	29	28
Klerksdorp	↓ 23%	231	207
Assen	↓ 21.7%	6	11
Boshoek	↓ 21.7%	4	11
Bethanie	↓ 19.1%	34	21
Ipelegeng	↓ 18.8%	116	46
Buffelshoek	↓ 18.5%	4	3
Klipgat	↓ 18.1%	128	55
Dwarsberg	↓ 17.8%	14	11
Mooinooi	↓ 17.2%	208	78
Bloemhof	↓ 14.1%	70	36
Motswedi	↓ 13.4%	39	15
Ikageng	↓ 12.1%	358	195
Bedwang	↓ 11.5%	26	6
Atamelang	↓ 9.7%	44	33
Cyferskuil	↓ 9.5%	46	20
Phokeng	↓ 8.4%	247	124
Hartbeespoortdam	↓ 7.4%	109	124
Makapanstad	↓ 7.3%	181	86
Boons	↓ 6.7%	13	10
Khuma	↓ 6.6%	123	31
Kgomotso	↓ 6.4%	45	21
Delareyville	↓ 5.9%	97	53
Kanana	↓ 5.9%	219	56
Potchefstroom	↓ 5.5%	202	160
Rustenburg	↓ 5.3%	345	334
Leeudoringstad	↓ 4.9%	53	36
Sannieshof	↓ 4.9%	78	22
Madibogo	↓ 4.2%	58	37
Mahikeng	↓ 4.1%	260	169
Mogwase	↓ 3.3%	327	163
Mothotlung	↓ 3%	76	14
Boitekong	↓ 2.9%	340	97
Hebron	↓ 2.9%	123	50
Jericho	↓ 2.8%	47	23
Mabeskraal	→ 0.6%	61	42
Christiana	→ 0.5%	67	49
Mokopong	→ 0%	0	0
Ventersdorp	→ 0.2%	195	113
Huhudi	→ 0.6%	65	62
Mmabatho	→ 0.6%	314	178
Coligny	→ 0.8%	52	31
Brits	→ 0.9%	453	269
Tlhabane	→ 1.1%	213	145
Schweizer-Reneke	→ 1.8%	35	25
Lichtenburg	↑ 2.4%	198	102
Swartruggens	↑ 2.5%	61	50
Piet Plessis	↑ 3.3%	5	21
Marikana	↑ 5%	132	49
Biesiesvlei	↑ 5.1%	24	7
Itsoseng	↑ 5.5%	125	74
Letlhabile	↑ 5.5%	395	107
Bray	↑ 6.3%	7	4
Hartbeesfontein	↑ 7.8%	68	31
Taung	↑ 8.6%	230	155
Wolmaransstad	↑ 10.1%	180	90
Nietverdiend	↑ 10.3%	11	7
Jouberton	↑ 11.7%	385	154
Mmakau	↑ 12.4%	99	44
Sun City	↑ 12.4%	119	47
Zeerust	↑ 13.4%	89	74
Lehurutshe	↑ 14.5%	117	86
Morokweng	↑ 14.5%	28	22
Mooifontein	↑ 17%	22	13
Pudimoe	↑ 17.3%	54	68
Orkney	↑ 17.8%	69	28
Moeka Vuma	↑ 20.6%	111	69
Ottosdal	↑ 21.5%	92	37
Makwassie	↑ 21.8%	59	37
Koster	↑ 23.5%	67	70
Madikwe	↑ 23.6%	69	21
Ganyesa	↑ 24.1%	137	80
Ottoshoop	↑ 24.1%	10	9
Lomanyaneng	↑ 25.1%	138	89
Makgobistad	↑ 40.6%	31	37
Vryburg	↑ 40.9%	101	129
Lethabong	↑ 46.9%	86	62
Stella	↑ 52.8%	21	33
Mareetsane	↑ 57.7%	28	20
Setlagole	↑ 59.7%	49	28
Klerkskraal	↑ 69.6%	10	9
Amalia	↑ 73.1%	13	15
Reivilo	↑ 102.9%	15	34
Vorstershoop	↑ 200%	0	5

Trend = change in total reported crime vs the previous financial year. Improving (>2% decrease), Worsening (>2% increase), Stable (within ±2%). Source: SAPS crime statistics (annual totals from all available quarters). Methodology · Disclaimer

This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.