Boitekong Crime Statistics

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

F12/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,892

-3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

6,884

per 100k

Safety Score

12/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

56,015

Crime Breakdown — Boitekong (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	600	20.7%
Common assault	contact	553	19.1%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	404	14.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	248	8.6%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	229	7.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	220	7.6%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	220	7.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	179	6.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	133	4.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	131	4.5%
Rape	contact	123	4.3%
Attempted murder	contact	111	3.8%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	96	3.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	87	3.0%
Common robbery	contact	77	2.7%
Kidnapping	contact	60	2.1%
Murder	contact	60	2.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	59	2.0%
Carjacking	contact	57	2.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	49	1.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	39	1.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	24	0.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	24	0.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	19	0.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	13	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	12	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	11	0.4%
Stock Theft	property	8	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	5	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.1%
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%

Boitekong Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Boitekong Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Boitekong Safe?

No, Boitekong has high crime levels.

Boitekong scores 12/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Boitekong is 6,884 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Boitekong, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+124%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-3%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

21% of all crime

Rank in Bojanala (Rustenburg)

26/29

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Boitekong

In 2025, Boitekong recorded 2,892 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Boitekong is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 600 reported cases (20.7% of all crime in Boitekong), followed by Common assault at 553 cases (19.1%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 404 cases (14.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Boitekong has decreased by 3%, a positive sign for the Boitekong community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Boitekong?

The most reported crimes in Boitekong are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (600 cases), Common assault (553 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (404 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Boitekong has a crime rate of 6,884 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)