Hebron Crime Statistics

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

F33/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,380

-1.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,285

per 100k

Safety Score

33/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

56,015

Crime Breakdown — Hebron (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	224	16.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	215	15.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	201	14.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	155	11.2%
Common assault	contact	153	11.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	151	10.9%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	103	7.5%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	79	5.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	72	5.2%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	69	5.0%
Rape	contact	57	4.1%
Carjacking	contact	51	3.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	48	3.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	44	3.2%
Attempted murder	contact	29	2.1%
Kidnapping	contact	29	2.1%
Common robbery	contact	27	2.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	21	1.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	20	1.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	17	1.2%
Murder	contact	16	1.2%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	15	1.1%
Stock Theft	property	12	0.9%
Arson	contact-related	7	0.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	7	0.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	7	0.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	5	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Hebron Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Hebron Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Hebron Safe?

No, Hebron has high crime levels.

Hebron scores 33/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Hebron is 3,285 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Hebron, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+7%

Above average

Year-on-Year

-1.9%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

16% of all crime

Rank in Bojanala (Rustenburg)

18/29

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Hebron

In 2025, Hebron recorded 1,380 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Hebron is Drug-Related Crime with 224 reported cases (16.2% of all crime in Hebron), followed by Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 215 cases (15.6%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 201 cases (14.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Hebron has decreased by 1.9%, a positive sign for the Hebron community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Hebron?

The most reported crimes in Hebron are Drug-Related Crime (224 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (215 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (201 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Hebron has a crime rate of 3,285 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Bojanala (Rustenburg), Boons is safer with a rate of 229 per 100k.

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