Schweizer-Reneke Crime Statistics

Schweizer-Reneke, Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati (Vryburg), North West — Latest SAPS Crime Data

C52/100

Moderate

Total Crimes

390

+10.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,944

per 100k

Safety Score

52/100

Grade C — Moderate

Population

26,747

Crime Breakdown — Schweizer-Reneke (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	105	26.9%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	75	19.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	53	13.6%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	51	13.1%
Common assault	contact	39	10.0%
Stock Theft	property	33	8.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	25	6.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	24	6.2%
Burglary at residential premises	property	23	5.9%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	19	4.9%
Common robbery	contact	15	3.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	12	3.1%
Rape	contact	11	2.8%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	8	2.1%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	8	2.1%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	1.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	4	1.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	3	0.8%
Murder	contact	3	0.8%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	3	0.8%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	0.3%
Public violence	contact-related	1	0.3%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.3%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted murder	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	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%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Schweizer-Reneke Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Schweizer-Reneke Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Schweizer-Reneke Safe?

Schweizer-Reneke has moderate safety levels.

Schweizer-Reneke scores 52/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade C (Moderate). The crime rate in Schweizer-Reneke is 1,944 per 100,000 people, which is near the national average. Exercise normal precautions when moving around Schweizer-Reneke, especially at night.

vs National Average

-37%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+10.2%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

27% of all crime

Rank in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati (Vryburg)

11/19

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Schweizer-Reneke

In 2025, Schweizer-Reneke recorded 390 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Schweizer-Reneke is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 105 reported cases (26.9% of all crime in Schweizer-Reneke), followed by Commercial Crime at 75 cases (19.2%) and Burglary at non-residential premises at 53 cases (13.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Schweizer-Reneke has increased by 10.2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Schweizer-Reneke area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Schweizer-Reneke?

The most reported crimes in Schweizer-Reneke are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (105 cases), Commercial Crime (75 cases), Burglary at non-residential premises (53 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Schweizer-Reneke compare to other areas in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati (Vryburg)?

Schweizer-Reneke has a crime rate of 1,944 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)