Marikana Crime Statistics

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

D37/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,275

-5.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,035

per 100k

Safety Score

37/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

56,015

Crime Breakdown — Marikana (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	264	20.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	212	16.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	153	12.0%
Common assault	contact	124	9.7%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	124	9.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	111	8.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	100	7.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	73	5.7%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	65	5.1%
Murder	contact	57	4.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	53	4.2%
Attempted murder	contact	41	3.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	41	3.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	40	3.1%
Rape	contact	40	3.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	36	2.8%
Stock Theft	property	36	2.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	19	1.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	19	1.5%
Shoplifting	other-serious	17	1.3%
Carjacking	contact	16	1.3%
Common robbery	contact	15	1.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	15	1.2%
Kidnapping	contact	11	0.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	7	0.5%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Public violence	contact-related	3	0.2%
Abduction	contact	1	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.1%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Marikana Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Marikana Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Marikana Safe?

No, Marikana has high crime levels.

Marikana scores 37/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Marikana is 3,035 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Marikana, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

-1%

Below average

Year-on-Year

-5.3%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

21% of all crime

Rank in Bojanala (Rustenburg)

17/29

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Marikana

In 2025, Marikana recorded 1,275 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Marikana is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 264 reported cases (20.7% of all crime in Marikana), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 212 cases (16.6%) and Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 153 cases (12.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Marikana has decreased by 5.3%, a positive sign for the Marikana community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Marikana?

The most reported crimes in Marikana are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (264 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (212 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (153 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Marikana has a crime rate of 3,035 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)
Mabeskraal	56,015	467	1,112	B (70)
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)