Ipelegeng Crime Statistics

Ipelegeng, Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati (Vryburg), North West — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F24/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

848

-1.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

4,229

per 100k

Safety Score

24/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

26,747

Crime Breakdown — Ipelegeng (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	308	36.3%
Burglary at residential premises	property	137	16.2%
Common assault	contact	121	14.3%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	119	14.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	95	11.2%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	84	9.9%
Rape	contact	41	4.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	39	4.6%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	33	3.9%
Common robbery	contact	31	3.7%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	29	3.4%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	24	2.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	12	1.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	12	1.4%
Stock Theft	property	11	1.3%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	9	1.1%
Attempted murder	contact	7	0.8%
Murder	contact	7	0.8%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	5	0.6%
Arson	contact-related	3	0.4%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	1	0.1%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.1%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Ipelegeng Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Ipelegeng Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Ipelegeng Safe?

No, Ipelegeng has high crime levels.

Ipelegeng scores 24/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Ipelegeng is 4,229 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Ipelegeng, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+38%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-1.3%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

36% of all crime

Rank in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati (Vryburg)

17/19

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Ipelegeng

In 2025, Ipelegeng recorded 848 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Ipelegeng is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 308 reported cases (36.3% of all crime in Ipelegeng), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 137 cases (16.2%) and Common assault at 121 cases (14.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Ipelegeng has decreased by 1.3%, a positive sign for the Ipelegeng community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Ipelegeng?

The most reported crimes in Ipelegeng are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (308 cases), Burglary at residential premises (137 cases), Common assault (121 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Ipelegeng compare to other areas in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati (Vryburg)?

Ipelegeng has a crime rate of 4,229 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati (Vryburg), Mokopong is safer with a rate of 26 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati (Vryburg)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Mokopong	26,747	5	26	A (100)
Vorstershoop	26,747	17	86	A (99)
Bray	26,747	49	243	A (93)
Boshoek	26,747	72	359	A (90)
Piet Plessis	26,747	76	378	A (89)
Amalia	26,747	108	538	A (84)
Reivilo	26,747	141	703	A (80)
Morokweng	26,747	226	1,125	B (70)
Stella	26,747	242	1,208	B (68)
Kgomotso	26,747	306	1,525	C (61)