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Khuma Crime Statistics

Khuma Precinct |Dr Kenneth Kaunda
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year 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 7.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 1,035 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 25.6% below its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (287 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest increase (+37). 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

Moderate

in North West

Reported crimes

1,035

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↓ 7.2%

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs its pre-COVID level

↓ 25.6%

below 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in the Khuma precinct area (covering Khuma) dropped 7.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Total crime: 28% above provincial median
Contact crime: 96% above provincial median
Property crime: 26% below provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

20

↓ 28.6% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Violent crime

631

↓ 6.2% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Property crime

125

↓ 20.4% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Other (drug, commercial, theft)

279

↓ 2.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Khuma precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		287
Common assault		132
Aggravated robbery		106
Malicious damage		83
All theft not mentioned elsewhere		82
Residential burglary		73
Rape		42
Drug-related crime		35
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Other precincts in Dr Kenneth Kaunda

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Buffelshoek

128 crimes ↓ 7.9%

Klerkskraal

137 crimes ↑ 3.8%

Makwassie

686 crimes ↑ 25.9%

Stilfontein

692 crimes ↑ 17.7%

Leeudoringstad

740 crimes ↑ 14.7%

Hartbeesfontein

779 crimes ↑ 6.9%
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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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