Bedwang Crime Statistics

Bedwang, Bojanala (Rustenburg), North West — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B69/100

Safe

Total Crimes

492

+10.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,171

per 100k

Safety Score

69/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

56,015

Crime Breakdown — Bedwang (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	211	42.9%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	136	27.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	63	12.8%
Common assault	contact	60	12.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	39	7.9%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	33	6.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	20	4.1%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	20	4.1%
Rape	contact	16	3.3%
Stock Theft	property	15	3.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	8	1.6%
Attempted murder	contact	5	1.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	4	0.8%
Common robbery	contact	3	0.6%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.6%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	3	0.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	0.6%
Murder	contact	3	0.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.6%
Abduction	contact	1	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1	0.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.2%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.2%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%

Bedwang Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Bedwang Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Bedwang Safe?

Yes, Bedwang is relatively safe.

Bedwang scores 69/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,171 per 100,000 people, Bedwang sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Bedwang can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-62%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+10.3%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

43% of all crime

Rank in Bojanala (Rustenburg)

6/29

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Bedwang

In 2025, Bedwang recorded 492 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Bedwang is Drug-Related Crime with 211 reported cases (42.9% of all crime in Bedwang), followed by Sexual offences detected as a result of police action at 136 cases (27.6%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 63 cases (12.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Bedwang has increased by 10.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Bedwang area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Bedwang?

The most reported crimes in Bedwang are Drug-Related Crime (211 cases), Sexual offences detected as a result of police action (136 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (63 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Bedwang compare to other areas in Bojanala (Rustenburg)?

Bedwang has a crime rate of 1,171 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Bojanala (Rustenburg), Boons is safer with a rate of 229 per 100k.

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Boons	56,015	96	229	A (94)
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Assen	56,015	263	627	A (83)
Jericho	56,015	454	1,080	B (71)
Mabeskraal	56,015	467	1,112	B (70)
Madikwe	56,015	521	1,241	B (67)
Cyferskuil	56,015	588	1,400	C (64)
Lethabong	56,015	597	1,421	C (64)
Swartruggens	56,015	625	1,487	C (62)
Koster	56,015	672	1,600	C (60)