Mabeskraal Crime Statistics

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

B70/100

Safe

Total Crimes

467

+35.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,112

per 100k

Safety Score

70/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

56,015

Crime Breakdown — Mabeskraal (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	100	21.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	88	18.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	84	18.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	81	17.3%
Stock Theft	property	76	16.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	32	6.9%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	27	5.8%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	17	3.6%
Rape	contact	17	3.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	15	3.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	11	2.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	11	2.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	8	1.7%
Common robbery	contact	7	1.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	5	1.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	5	1.1%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.9%
Attempted murder	contact	4	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	0.9%
Kidnapping	contact	4	0.9%
Murder	contact	4	0.9%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	0.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	4	0.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	4	0.9%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.6%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.6%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Mabeskraal Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mabeskraal Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mabeskraal Safe?

Yes, Mabeskraal is relatively safe.

Mabeskraal scores 70/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,112 per 100,000 people, Mabeskraal sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Mabeskraal can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-64%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+35.8%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Common assault

21% of all crime

Rank in Bojanala (Rustenburg)

5/29

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Mabeskraal

In 2025, Mabeskraal recorded 467 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mabeskraal is Common assault with 100 reported cases (21.4% of all crime in Mabeskraal), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 88 cases (18.8%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 84 cases (18.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mabeskraal has increased by 35.8%, indicating a worsening trend for the Mabeskraal area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mabeskraal?

The most reported crimes in Mabeskraal are Common assault (100 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (88 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (84 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Mabeskraal has a crime rate of 1,112 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Bojanala (Rustenburg), Boons is safer with a rate of 229 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Bojanala (Rustenburg)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Boons	56,015	96	229	A (94)
Dwarsberg	56,015	159	378	A (89)
Assen	56,015	263	627	A (83)
Jericho	56,015	454	1,080	B (71)
Bedwang	56,015	492	1,171	B (69)
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)