Mmakau Crime Statistics

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

D41/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

1,152

+12% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,742

per 100k

Safety Score

41/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

56,015

Crime Breakdown — Mmakau (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	291	25.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	191	16.6%
Common assault	contact	179	15.5%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	143	12.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	135	11.7%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	132	11.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	100	8.7%
Burglary at residential premises	property	85	7.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	56	4.9%
Common robbery	contact	27	2.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	25	2.2%
Kidnapping	contact	21	1.8%
Attempted murder	contact	20	1.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	20	1.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	19	1.6%
Rape	contact	19	1.6%
Carjacking	contact	16	1.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	12	1.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	11	1.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	9	0.8%
Murder	contact	8	0.7%
Arson	contact-related	4	0.3%
Stock Theft	property	4	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.3%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	0.1%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	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%

Mmakau Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mmakau Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mmakau Safe?

Mmakau has moderate safety levels.

Mmakau scores 41/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Mmakau is 2,742 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Mmakau, especially at night.

vs National Average

-11%

Below average

Year-on-Year

+12%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

25% of all crime

Rank in Bojanala (Rustenburg)

15/29

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Mmakau

In 2025, Mmakau recorded 1,152 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mmakau is Drug-Related Crime with 291 reported cases (25.3% of all crime in Mmakau), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 191 cases (16.6%) and Common assault at 179 cases (15.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mmakau has increased by 12%, indicating a worsening trend for the Mmakau area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mmakau?

The most reported crimes in Mmakau are Drug-Related Crime (291 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (191 cases), Common assault (179 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Mmakau has a crime rate of 2,742 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)