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Khuma Crime Statistics

Khuma Precinct |Dr Kenneth Kaunda
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Khuma falls within the Khuma police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Khuma is a suburb in Dr Kenneth Kaunda, North West. Crime in the Khuma precinct area (covering Khuma) decreased 6.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 744 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 24.1% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (213 cases). Attempted murder saw the biggest decrease (-34). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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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 North West · Moderate nationally

Reported crimes

744

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↓ 6.8%

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 24.1%

below 2018-2019

Crime in the Khuma precinct area (covering Khuma) decreased 6.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024, though crime levels remain high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 44% above provincial median
Contact crime: 100% above provincial median
Property crime: 30% below provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

12

↓ 55.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

478

↓ 7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

90

↓ 22.4% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

176

↑ 4.8% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Khuma precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		213
Common assault		107
Aggravated robbery		83
Malicious damage		61
Residential burglary		53
Robbery at non-residential premises		30
Rape		29
Drug-related crime		25
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Other precincts in Dr Kenneth Kaunda

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Buffelshoek

54 crimes ↓ 17.2%

Klerkskraal

72 crimes ↓ 8.6%

Stilfontein

404 crimes ↑ 27.1%

Makwassie

429 crimes ↑ 17%

Leeudoringstad

448 crimes → 1.2%

Orkney

460 crimes ↓ 14.3%
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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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