Zeerust Crime Statistics

Zeerust, Ngaka Modiri Molema (Mahikeng), North West — Latest SAPS Crime Data

D40/100

High Risk

Total Crimes

869

+0.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

2,843

per 100k

Safety Score

40/100

Grade D — High Risk

Population

40,771

Crime Breakdown — Zeerust (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	147	16.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	131	15.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	120	13.8%
Common assault	contact	120	13.8%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	113	13.0%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	85	9.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	72	8.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	49	5.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	49	5.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	44	5.1%
Shoplifting	other-serious	35	4.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	24	2.8%
Rape	contact	23	2.6%
Stock Theft	property	23	2.6%
Common robbery	contact	20	2.3%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	16	1.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	15	1.7%
Murder	contact	12	1.4%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	11	1.3%
Kidnapping	contact	11	1.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	9	1.0%
Attempted murder	contact	8	0.9%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	8	0.9%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	5	0.6%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	3	0.3%
Truck hijacking	contact	3	0.3%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Carjacking	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	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%

Zeerust Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Zeerust Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Zeerust Safe?

Zeerust has moderate safety levels.

Zeerust scores 40/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade D (High Risk). The crime rate in Zeerust is 2,843 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Zeerust, especially at night.

vs National Average

-7%

Below average

Year-on-Year

+0.7%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

17% of all crime

Rank in Ngaka Modiri Molema (Mahikeng)

17/23

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Zeerust

In 2025, Zeerust recorded 869 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Zeerust is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 147 reported cases (16.9% of all crime in Zeerust), followed by Commercial Crime at 131 cases (15.1%) and Burglary at residential premises at 120 cases (13.8%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Zeerust has increased by 0.7%, indicating a worsening trend for the Zeerust area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Zeerust?

The most reported crimes in Zeerust are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (147 cases), Commercial Crime (131 cases), Burglary at residential premises (120 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Zeerust compare to other areas in Ngaka Modiri Molema (Mahikeng)?

Zeerust has a crime rate of 2,843 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Ngaka Modiri Molema (Mahikeng), Ottoshoop is safer with a rate of 390 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Ngaka Modiri Molema (Mahikeng)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Ottoshoop	40,771	119	390	A (89)
Biesiesvlei	40,771	140	459	A (86)
Mooifontein	40,771	144	471	A (86)
Nietverdiend	40,771	152	498	A (86)
Tshidilamolomo	40,771	159	520	A (85)
Makgobistad	40,771	190	621	A (83)
Mareetsane	40,771	205	670	A (81)
Groot Marico	40,771	213	697	A (80)
Setlagole	40,771	253	827	B (77)
Atamelang	40,771	292	954	B (74)