Madikwe Crime Statistics

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

B67/100

Safe

Total Crimes

521

-25.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,241

per 100k

Safety Score

67/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

56,015

Crime Breakdown — Madikwe (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	140	26.9%
Common assault	contact	101	19.4%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	91	17.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	73	14.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	57	10.9%
Rape	contact	37	7.1%
Stock Theft	property	35	6.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	33	6.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	29	5.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	27	5.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	20	3.8%
Common robbery	contact	16	3.1%
Kidnapping	contact	7	1.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	5	1.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	5	1.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	4	0.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	3	0.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	3	0.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	3	0.6%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.2%
Murder	contact	1	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.2%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	0.2%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Madikwe Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Madikwe Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Madikwe Safe?

Yes, Madikwe is relatively safe.

Madikwe scores 67/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,241 per 100,000 people, Madikwe sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Madikwe can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-60%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-25.3%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

27% of all crime

Rank in Bojanala (Rustenburg)

7/29

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Madikwe

In 2025, Madikwe recorded 521 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Madikwe is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 140 reported cases (26.9% of all crime in Madikwe), followed by Common assault at 101 cases (19.4%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 91 cases (17.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Madikwe has decreased by 25.3%, a positive sign for the Madikwe community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Madikwe?

The most reported crimes in Madikwe are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (140 cases), Common assault (101 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (91 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Madikwe has a crime rate of 1,241 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)
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)