Northam Crime Statistics
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About this data
These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more
Crime volume
High
in Limpopo · Moderate nationally
Reported crimes
745
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
→ 1.4%
no change vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 11.3%
below 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Residential burglary dropped significantly (-21) while Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs increased (+12).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 141 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 91 |
| Serious assault | 82 |
| Residential burglary | 78 |
| Common assault | 62 |
| Malicious damage | 39 |
| Aggravated robbery | 38 |
| Business burglary | 32 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drug-related crime | 141 | 134 | +7 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 91 | 79 | +12 |
| Serious assault | 82 | 78 | +4 |
| Residential burglary | 78 | 99 | -21 |
| Common assault | 62 | 60 | +2 |
| Malicious damage | 39 | 37 | +2 |
| Aggravated robbery | 38 | 36 | +2 |
| Business burglary | 32 | 38 | -6 |
| Theft from vehicle | 32 | 29 | +3 |
| Common robbery | 23 | 22 | +1 |
| Rape | 23 | 19 | +4 |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| Culpable homicide | 15 | 16 | -1 |
| Crimen injuria | 11 | 7 | +4 |
| Attempted murder | 9 | 7 | +2 |
| Murder | 9 | 7 | +2 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 7 | 14 | -7 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 4 | 7 | -3 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 4 | 8 | -4 |
| Stock-theft | 3 | 4 | -1 |
| Carjacking | 2 | 3 | -1 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Kidnapping | 1 | 8 | -7 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Truck hijacking | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Compare with nearby areas
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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)
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Data Sources & Notes
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
- This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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