Stella Crime Statistics

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

B68/100

Safe

Total Crimes

242

+58.2% vs 2024

Crime Rate

1,208

per 100k

Safety Score

68/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

26,747

Crime Breakdown — Stella (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	87	36.0%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	51	21.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	47	19.4%
Stock Theft	property	36	14.9%
Common assault	contact	25	10.3%
Rape	contact	20	8.3%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	16	6.6%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	11	4.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	9	3.7%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	1.7%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	4	1.7%
Common robbery	contact	3	1.2%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	3	1.2%
Attempted murder	contact	1	0.4%
Murder	contact	1	0.4%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.4%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	1	0.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.4%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	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%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	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%

Stella Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Stella Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Stella Safe?

Yes, Stella is relatively safe.

Stella scores 68/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 1,208 per 100,000 people, Stella sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Stella can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-61%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+58.2%

Crime increasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

36% of all crime

Rank in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati (Vryburg)

9/19

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Stella

In 2025, Stella recorded 242 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Stella is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 87 reported cases (36.0% of all crime in Stella), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 51 cases (21.1%) and Burglary at residential premises at 47 cases (19.4%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Stella has increased by 58.2%, indicating a worsening trend for the Stella area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Stella?

The most reported crimes in Stella are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (87 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (51 cases), Burglary at residential premises (47 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

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