Morokweng Crime Statistics

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

B70/100

Safe

Total Crimes

226

-4.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,125

per 100k

Safety Score

70/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

26,747

Crime Breakdown — Morokweng (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Common assault	contact	49	21.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	47	20.8%
Stock Theft	property	35	15.5%
Rape	contact	32	14.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	21	9.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	17	7.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	17	7.5%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	13	5.8%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	13	5.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	12	5.3%
Common robbery	contact	11	4.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	7	3.1%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	7	3.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	4	1.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	1.8%
Attempted murder	contact	3	1.3%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	3	1.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1	0.4%
Kidnapping	contact	1	0.4%
Murder	contact	1	0.4%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	0.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	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%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Morokweng Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Morokweng Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Morokweng Safe?

Yes, Morokweng is relatively safe.

Morokweng scores 70/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,125 per 100,000 people, Morokweng sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Morokweng can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-63%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-4.2%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Common assault

22% of all crime

Rank in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati (Vryburg)

8/19

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Morokweng

In 2025, Morokweng recorded 226 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Morokweng is Common assault with 49 reported cases (21.7% of all crime in Morokweng), followed by Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 47 cases (20.8%) and Stock Theft at 35 cases (15.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Morokweng has decreased by 4.2%, a positive sign for the Morokweng community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Morokweng?

The most reported crimes in Morokweng are Common assault (49 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (47 cases), Stock Theft (35 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Morokweng has a crime rate of 1,125 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)
Stella	26,747	242	1,208	B (68)
Kgomotso	26,747	306	1,525	C (61)
Schweizer-Reneke	26,747	390	1,944	C (52)