Klipgat Crime Statistics

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

F33/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,391

+1.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,312

per 100k

Safety Score

33/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

56,015

Crime Breakdown — Klipgat (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	317	22.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	267	19.2%
Common assault	contact	195	14.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	177	12.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	173	12.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	112	8.1%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	100	7.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	75	5.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	69	5.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	57	4.1%
Rape	contact	52	3.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	29	2.1%
Carjacking	contact	29	2.1%
Stock Theft	property	29	2.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	25	1.8%
Common robbery	contact	24	1.7%
Kidnapping	contact	20	1.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	19	1.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	16	1.2%
Attempted murder	contact	12	0.9%
Sexual Assault	contact	12	0.9%
Shoplifting	other-serious	12	0.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	11	0.8%
Murder	contact	7	0.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.2%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Klipgat Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Klipgat Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Klipgat Safe?

No, Klipgat has high crime levels.

Klipgat scores 33/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Klipgat is 3,312 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Klipgat, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+8%

Above average

Year-on-Year

+1.7%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

23% of all crime

Rank in Bojanala (Rustenburg)

19/29

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Klipgat

In 2025, Klipgat recorded 1,391 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Klipgat is Drug-Related Crime with 317 reported cases (22.8% of all crime in Klipgat), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 267 cases (19.2%) and Common assault at 195 cases (14.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Klipgat has increased by 1.7%, indicating a worsening trend for the Klipgat area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Klipgat?

The most reported crimes in Klipgat are Drug-Related Crime (317 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (267 cases), Common assault (195 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Klipgat has a crime rate of 3,312 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Bojanala (Rustenburg), Boons is safer with a rate of 229 per 100k.

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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)