Taung Crime Statistics

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

F10/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,546

-12.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

7,706

per 100k

Safety Score

10/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

26,747

Crime Breakdown — Taung (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	476	30.8%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	221	14.3%
Stock Theft	property	207	13.4%
Common assault	contact	160	10.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	147	9.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	141	9.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	97	6.3%
Rape	contact	89	5.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	83	5.4%
Common robbery	contact	59	3.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	52	3.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	47	3.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	36	2.3%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	32	2.1%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	32	2.1%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	24	1.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	24	1.6%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	21	1.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	20	1.3%
Kidnapping	contact	20	1.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	17	1.1%
Murder	contact	17	1.1%
Arson	contact-related	12	0.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	12	0.8%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	4	0.3%
Attempted murder	contact	3	0.2%
Sexual Assault	contact	3	0.2%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	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%

Taung Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Taung Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Taung Safe?

No, Taung has high crime levels.

Taung scores 10/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Taung is 7,706 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Taung, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+151%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-12.8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

31% of all crime

Rank in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati (Vryburg)

19/19

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Taung

In 2025, Taung recorded 1,546 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Taung is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 476 reported cases (30.8% of all crime in Taung), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 221 cases (14.3%) and Stock Theft at 207 cases (13.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Taung has decreased by 12.8%, a positive sign for the Taung community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Taung?

The most reported crimes in Taung are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (476 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (221 cases), Stock Theft (207 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Taung has a crime rate of 7,706 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)
Boshoek	26,747	72	359	A (90)
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)