Jericho Crime Statistics

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

B71/100

Safe

Total Crimes

454

+8.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,080

per 100k

Safety Score

71/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

56,015

Crime Breakdown — Jericho (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	133	29.3%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	75	16.5%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	59	13.0%
Burglary at residential premises	property	59	13.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	56	12.3%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	51	11.2%
Stock Theft	property	33	7.3%
Common assault	contact	31	6.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	28	6.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	13	2.9%
Attempted murder	contact	8	1.8%
Common robbery	contact	8	1.8%
Rape	contact	8	1.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	7	1.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	1.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	1.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.9%
Kidnapping	contact	4	0.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	3	0.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.7%
Murder	contact	3	0.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	3	0.7%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.2%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.2%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	0.2%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%

Jericho Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Jericho Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Jericho Safe?

Yes, Jericho is relatively safe.

Jericho scores 71/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,080 per 100,000 people, Jericho sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Jericho can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-65%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+8.1%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

29% of all crime

Rank in Bojanala (Rustenburg)

4/29

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Jericho

In 2025, Jericho recorded 454 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Jericho is Drug-Related Crime with 133 reported cases (29.3% of all crime in Jericho), followed by Sexual offences detected as a result of police action at 75 cases (16.5%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 59 cases (13.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Jericho has increased by 8.1%, indicating a worsening trend for the Jericho area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Jericho?

The most reported crimes in Jericho are Drug-Related Crime (133 cases), Sexual offences detected as a result of police action (75 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (59 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Jericho has a crime rate of 1,080 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)
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)
Koster	56,015	672	1,600	C (60)