How many North West police precincts reported less crime vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025?

Based on SAPS Apr 2025–Mar 2026 vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 statistics, 36 of North West's 86 police precincts reported less crime than the previous year, 12 were stable, and 38 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 2026-05-29

Of the 86 police precincts in North West, 36 reported less crime than the previous year, 12 were stable, and 38 reported more crime. Based on SAPS quarterly statistics for Apr 2025–Mar 2026 vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

By precinct By crime category

Compare:

Comparing Apr 2025–Mar 2026 vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 using annual crime totals (full year).

Improving

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Worsening

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 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

Rustenburg↓ 12.8%Taung↓ 11.6%Ikageng↓ 5.9%Phokeng↓ 7.2%Makapanstad↓ 9.2%

↑ Most worsened

Letlhabile↑ 22.5%Lehurutshe↑ 32.1%Brits↑ 3.8%Ventersdorp↑ 9.5%Mogwase↑ 5.1%

Key takeaways — North West

•42% of North West precincts (36 of 86) reported fewer crimes compared to the previous year.
•42,882 violent crimes and 21,721 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
Boshoek	↓ 28.8%	22	44
Boons	↓ 23.3%	50	39
Madikwe	↓ 22.9%	311	143
Piet Plessis	↓ 22.1%	16	56
Mokopong	↓ 20%	0	3
Atamelang	↓ 19.3%	177	91
Madibogo	↓ 16%	321	144
Reivilo	↓ 13.6%	46	104
Delareyville	↓ 13.3%	435	234
Orkney	↓ 12.9%	256	187
Rustenburg	↓ 12.8%	1,538	1,544
Makgobistad	↓ 12.4%	98	78
Taung	↓ 11.6%	902	528
Mooifontein	↓ 11.3%	77	40
Mareetsane	↓ 11.1%	151	50
Setlagole	↓ 10.3%	131	107
Makapanstad	↓ 9.2%	791	360
Morokweng	↓ 8%	134	74
Buffelshoek	↓ 7.9%	14	42
Groot Marico	↓ 7.9%	80	78
Biesiesvlei	↓ 7.6%	99	37
Khuma	↓ 7.2%	631	125
Phokeng	↓ 7.2%	1,212	529
Itsoseng	↓ 7.1%	596	237
Ganyesa	↓ 6.7%	470	238
Lichtenburg	↓ 6.6%	910	457
Lomanyaneng	↓ 6.4%	693	230
Ikageng	↓ 5.9%	1,804	741
Potchefstroom	↓ 5.4%	832	756
Klerksdorp	↓ 4.8%	1,181	1,032
Pudimoe	↓ 4.7%	294	249
Bloemhof	↓ 4.5%	324	167
Jouberton	↓ 3.5%	1,620	492
Boitekong	↓ 2.8%	1,818	437
Vryburg	↓ 2.8%	450	429
Motswedi	↓ 2.4%	190	96
Mmabatho	→ 2%	1,374	782
Mooinooi	→ 1.9%	1,008	384
Koster	→ 1.4%	254	275
Ipelegeng	→ 0.9%	664	214
Hebron	→ 0.5%	715	244
Marikana	→ 0.5%	624	268
Sun City	→ 0.5%	500	187
Bethanie	→ 1%	241	118
Wolmaransstad	→ 1.1%	790	365
Sannieshof	→ 1.2%	349	113
Tlhabane	→ 1.2%	1,130	478
Klipgat	→ 1.9%	718	264
Mahikeng	↑ 2.2%	1,336	656
Kanana	↑ 3.3%	900	289
Coligny	↑ 3.4%	266	120
Jericho	↑ 3.4%	119	112
Ottoshoop	↑ 3.4%	34	42
Brits	↑ 3.8%	2,034	945
Klerkskraal	↑ 3.8%	42	27
Mothotlung	↑ 4.2%	291	64
Kgomotso	↑ 4.3%	210	78
Hartbeespoortdam	↑ 4.5%	520	596
Bedwang	↑ 5.1%	122	47
Mogwase	↑ 5.1%	1,462	629
Zeerust	↑ 5.8%	377	309
Hartbeesfontein	↑ 6.9%	355	196
Swartruggens	↑ 7%	278	197
Tshidilamolomo	↑ 8.1%	111	37
Mmakau	↑ 8.2%	468	151
Schweizer-Reneke	↑ 8.7%	151	130
Ventersdorp	↑ 9.5%	892	453
Christiana	↑ 11.1%	372	177
Amalia	↑ 11.9%	58	47
Lethabong	↑ 12.9%	374	163
Cyferskuil	↑ 13.5%	204	77
Moeka Vuma	↑ 13.5%	501	208
Leeudoringstad	↑ 14.7%	325	141
Ottosdal	↑ 15%	314	170
Assen	↑ 16.6%	55	25
Huhudi	↑ 17.6%	379	170
Stilfontein	↑ 17.7%	186	177
Letlhabile	↑ 22.5%	1,599	525
Makwassie	↑ 25.9%	306	156
Bray	↑ 26.4%	30	20
Nietverdiend	↑ 32%	72	30
Lehurutshe	↑ 32.1%	619	307
Mabeskraal	↑ 41.8%	246	200
Stella	↑ 59.5%	149	113
Vorstershoop	↑ 75%	10	4
Dwarsberg	↑ 19500%	74	43

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.