Kathu vs Kuruman: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Kathu had 428 fewer reported crimes than Kuruman (427 vs 855 — 50% difference).
Kathu
Kathu precinct
Total crimes
427
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 10.4% fewer crimes
Crime split
179 violent · 140 property · 108 other
5 murders
Most reported crime
Residential burglary (67)
Kuruman
Kuruman precinct
Total crimes
855
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 5.7% more crimes
Crime split
289 violent · 336 property · 230 other
5 murders
Most reported crime
Theft from vehicle (118)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Kathu had 428 fewer reported crimes (427 vs 855)
- Kathu is improving while Kuruman is worsening
- Most reported crime in Kathu: Residential burglary · In Kuruman: Theft from vehicle
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kathu safer than Kuruman?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Kathu had 428 fewer reported crimes than Kuruman (427 vs 855 — 50% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Kathu vs Kuruman?
Kathu (Kathu precinct) reported 427 serious crimes, while Kuruman (Kuruman precinct) reported 855 serious crimes. Note: these are precinct-level figures from SAPS, not suburb-specific counts.
Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics. Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.