Kathu vs Kuruman: Crime Comparison
SAPS data for Apr–Jun 2026
Kathu had 155 fewer reported crimes than Kuruman in Apr–Jun 2026 (229 vs 384 — 40% fewer than Kuruman).
Kathu
Kathu precinct
Total crimes
229
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↑ 4.1% more crimes
Crime split
62 violent · 64 property · 103 other
1 murder
Most reported crime
All theft not mentioned elsewhere (43)
Kuruman
Kuruman precinct
Total crimes
384
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↑ 5.2% more crimes
Crime split
74 violent · 115 property · 195 other
Most reported crime
Commercial crime (64)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Kathu had 155 fewer reported crimes (229 vs 384)
- Most reported crime in Kathu: All theft not mentioned elsewhere · In Kuruman: Commercial crime
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kathu safer than Kuruman?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Kathu had 155 fewer reported crimes than Kuruman in Apr–Jun 2026 (229 vs 384 — 40% fewer than Kuruman). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Kathu vs Kuruman?
Kathu (Kathu precinct) reported 229 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026, while Kuruman (Kuruman precinct) reported 384 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.