Kathu vs Kuruman: Crime Comparison
2026-2027 SAPS data
Kathu had 155 fewer reported crimes than Kuruman (229 vs 384 — 40% difference).
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
Residential burglary (35)
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
Business burglary (40)
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: Residential burglary · In Kuruman: Business burglary
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 (229 vs 384 — 40% difference). 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, 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.