Boshoek Crime Statistics

Boshoek, Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati (Vryburg), North West — Latest SAPS Crime Data

A90/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

-20.9% vs 2024

Crime Rate

359

per 100k

Safety Score

90/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

26,747

Crime Breakdown — Boshoek (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Stock Theft	property	35	48.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	20	27.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	8	11.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	8	11.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	5	6.9%
Attempted murder	contact	4	5.6%
Common assault	contact	4	5.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	4	5.6%
Rape	contact	4	5.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1	1.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	1.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	1.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Boshoek Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Boshoek Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Boshoek Safe?

Yes, Boshoek is relatively safe.

Boshoek scores 90/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 359 per 100,000 people, Boshoek sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Boshoek can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-88%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-20.9%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Stock Theft

49% of all crime

Rank in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati (Vryburg)

4/19

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Boshoek

In 2025, Boshoek recorded 72 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Boshoek is Stock Theft with 35 reported cases (48.6% of all crime in Boshoek), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 20 cases (27.8%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 8 cases (11.1%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Boshoek has decreased by 20.9%, a positive sign for the Boshoek community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Boshoek?

The most reported crimes in Boshoek are Stock Theft (35 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (20 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (8 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Boshoek compare to other areas in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati (Vryburg)?

Boshoek has a crime rate of 359 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati (Vryburg), Mokopong is safer with a rate of 26 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati (Vryburg)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Mokopong	26,747	5	26	A (100)
Vorstershoop	26,747	17	86	A (99)
Bray	26,747	49	243	A (93)
Piet Plessis	26,747	76	378	A (89)
Amalia	26,747	108	538	A (84)
Reivilo	26,747	141	703	A (80)
Morokweng	26,747	226	1,125	B (70)
Stella	26,747	242	1,208	B (68)
Kgomotso	26,747	306	1,525	C (61)
Schweizer-Reneke	26,747	390	1,944	C (52)