Tlhabane Crime Statistics

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

F13/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

2,779

+1.1% vs 2024

Crime Rate

6,614

per 100k

Safety Score

13/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

56,015

Crime Breakdown — Tlhabane (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Drug-Related Crime	detected	536	19.3%
Common assault	contact	436	15.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	435	15.7%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	372	13.4%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	296	10.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	292	10.5%
Burglary at residential premises	property	249	9.0%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	216	7.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	172	6.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	128	4.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	125	4.5%
Common robbery	contact	87	3.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	59	2.1%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	55	2.0%
Rape	contact	44	1.6%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	25	0.9%
Kidnapping	contact	23	0.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	23	0.8%
Murder	contact	21	0.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	20	0.7%
Attempted murder	contact	16	0.6%
Carjacking	contact	16	0.6%
Shoplifting	other-serious	16	0.6%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	11	0.4%
Sexual Assault	contact	8	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	7	0.3%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	7	0.3%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	5	0.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	3	0.1%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Stock Theft	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Tlhabane Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Tlhabane Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Tlhabane Safe?

No, Tlhabane has high crime levels.

Tlhabane scores 13/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Tlhabane is 6,614 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Tlhabane, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+116%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

+1.1%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Drug-Related Crime

19% of all crime

Rank in Bojanala (Rustenburg)

24/29

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Tlhabane

In 2025, Tlhabane recorded 2,779 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Tlhabane is Drug-Related Crime with 536 reported cases (19.3% of all crime in Tlhabane), followed by Common assault at 436 cases (15.7%) and Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at 435 cases (15.7%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Tlhabane has increased by 1.1%, indicating a worsening trend for the Tlhabane area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Tlhabane?

The most reported crimes in Tlhabane are Drug-Related Crime (536 cases), Common assault (436 cases), Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (435 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Tlhabane has a crime rate of 6,614 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Bojanala (Rustenburg), Boons is safer with a rate of 229 per 100k.

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Boons	56,015	96	229	A (94)
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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)
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Swartruggens	56,015	625	1,487	C (62)