Mogwase Crime Statistics

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

F13/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,791

+5.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

6,643

per 100k

Safety Score

13/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

56,015

Crime Breakdown — Mogwase (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	527	18.9%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	485	17.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	469	16.8%
Burglary at residential premises	property	299	10.7%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	273	9.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	223	8.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	221	7.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	200	7.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	129	4.6%
Stock Theft	property	128	4.6%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	95	3.4%
Rape	contact	87	3.1%
Common robbery	contact	71	2.5%
Attempted murder	contact	67	2.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	59	2.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	53	1.9%
Kidnapping	contact	47	1.7%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	45	1.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	41	1.5%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	41	1.5%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	32	1.1%
Murder	contact	28	1.0%
Arson	contact-related	24	0.9%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	20	0.7%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	17	0.6%
Carjacking	contact	15	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	0.3%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	7	0.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	0.2%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Mogwase Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mogwase Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mogwase Safe?

No, Mogwase has high crime levels.

Mogwase scores 13/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Mogwase is 6,643 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Mogwase, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+117%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+5.3%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Common assault

19% of all crime

Rank in Bojanala (Rustenburg)

25/29

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Mogwase

In 2025, Mogwase recorded 2,791 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mogwase is Common assault with 527 reported cases (18.9% of all crime in Mogwase), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 485 cases (17.4%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 469 cases (16.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mogwase has increased by 5.3%, indicating a worsening trend for the Mogwase area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mogwase?

The most reported crimes in Mogwase are Common assault (527 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (485 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (469 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Mogwase has a crime rate of 6,643 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)