Makapanstad Crime Statistics

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

F27/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,628

-12.4% vs 2024

Crime Rate

3,876

per 100k

Safety Score

27/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

56,015

Crime Breakdown — Makapanstad (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	397	24.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	351	21.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	244	15.0%
Common assault	contact	199	12.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	175	10.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	120	7.4%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	109	6.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	97	6.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	55	3.4%
Rape	contact	51	3.1%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	41	2.5%
Common robbery	contact	41	2.5%
Kidnapping	contact	40	2.5%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	40	2.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	39	2.4%
Stock Theft	property	23	1.4%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	21	1.3%
Attempted murder	contact	17	1.0%
Murder	contact	17	1.0%
Carjacking	contact	13	0.8%
Shoplifting	other-serious	12	0.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	11	0.7%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	11	0.7%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	9	0.6%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	8	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	0.5%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	7	0.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	7	0.4%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.2%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.2%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%

Makapanstad Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Makapanstad Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Makapanstad Safe?

No, Makapanstad has high crime levels.

Makapanstad scores 27/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Makapanstad is 3,876 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Makapanstad, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+26%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-12.4%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

24% of all crime

Rank in Bojanala (Rustenburg)

20/29

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Makapanstad

In 2025, Makapanstad recorded 1,628 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Makapanstad is Drug-Related Crime with 397 reported cases (24.4% of all crime in Makapanstad), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 351 cases (21.6%) and Burglary at residential premises at 244 cases (15.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Makapanstad has decreased by 12.4%, a positive sign for the Makapanstad community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Makapanstad?

The most reported crimes in Makapanstad are Drug-Related Crime (397 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (351 cases), Burglary at residential premises (244 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Makapanstad has a crime rate of 3,876 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Bojanala (Rustenburg), Boons is safer with a rate of 229 per 100k.

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