Vryburg Crime Statistics

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

F19/100

Very High Risk

Total Crimes

1,021

-8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

5,088

per 100k

Safety Score

19/100

Grade F — Very High Risk

Population

26,747

Crime Breakdown — Vryburg (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	236	23.1%
Burglary at residential premises	property	163	16.0%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	156	15.3%
Common assault	contact	139	13.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	93	9.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	88	8.6%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	80	7.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	57	5.6%
Stock Theft	property	52	5.1%
Common robbery	contact	45	4.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	40	3.9%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	40	3.9%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	36	3.5%
Rape	contact	35	3.4%
Shoplifting	other-serious	29	2.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	13	1.3%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	13	1.3%
Attempted murder	contact	12	1.2%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	12	1.2%
Kidnapping	contact	5	0.5%
Sexual Assault	contact	5	0.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	4	0.4%
Arson	contact-related	1	0.1%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	1	0.1%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	1	0.1%
Truck hijacking	contact	1	0.1%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%

Vryburg Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Vryburg Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Vryburg Safe?

No, Vryburg has high crime levels.

Vryburg scores 19/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Vryburg is 5,088 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Vryburg, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average

+66%

Well above average

Year-on-Year

-8%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

All theft not mentioned elsewhere

23% of all crime

Rank in Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati (Vryburg)

18/19

Among highest risk

Crime breakdown in Vryburg

In 2025, Vryburg recorded 1,021 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Vryburg is All theft not mentioned elsewhere with 236 reported cases (23.1% of all crime in Vryburg), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 163 cases (16.0%) and Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm at 156 cases (15.3%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Vryburg has decreased by 8%, a positive sign for the Vryburg community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Vryburg?

The most reported crimes in Vryburg are All theft not mentioned elsewhere (236 cases), Burglary at residential premises (163 cases), Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (156 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Vryburg has a crime rate of 5,088 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)