Phokeng Crime Statistics

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

F17/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,304

-4.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

5,484

per 100k

Safety Score

17/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

56,015

Crime Breakdown — Phokeng (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	424	18.4%
Common assault	contact	337	14.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	333	14.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	247	10.7%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	231	10.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	181	7.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	168	7.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	132	5.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	96	4.2%
Rape	contact	79	3.4%
Kidnapping	contact	72	3.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	71	3.1%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	67	2.9%
Attempted murder	contact	64	2.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	64	2.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	64	2.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	57	2.5%
Common robbery	contact	55	2.4%
Stock Theft	property	49	2.1%
Carjacking	contact	44	1.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	43	1.9%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	43	1.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	40	1.7%
Murder	contact	40	1.7%
Shoplifting	other-serious	19	0.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	16	0.7%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	15	0.7%
Sexual Assault	contact	11	0.5%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	5	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Phokeng Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Phokeng Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Phokeng Safe?

No, Phokeng has high crime levels.

Phokeng scores 17/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Phokeng is 5,484 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Phokeng, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+79%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-4.8%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

18% of all crime

Rank in Bojanala (Rustenburg)

22/29

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Phokeng

In 2025, Phokeng recorded 2,304 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Phokeng is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 424 reported cases (18.4% of all crime in Phokeng), followed by Common assault at 337 cases (14.6%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 333 cases (14.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Phokeng has decreased by 4.8%, a positive sign for the Phokeng community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Phokeng?

The most reported crimes in Phokeng are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (424 cases), Common assault (337 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (333 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Phokeng has a crime rate of 5,484 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)