Springbok vs Upington: Crime Comparison
SAPS data for Apr–Jun 2026
Springbok had 389 fewer reported crimes than Upington in Apr–Jun 2026 (233 vs 622 — 63% fewer than Upington).
Springbok
Springbok precinct
Total crimes
233
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↑ 7.9% more crimes
Crime split
76 violent · 36 property · 121 other
Most reported crime
Drug-related crime (48)
Upington
Upington precinct
Total crimes
622
Apr–Jun 2026
vs Apr–Jun 2025
↓ 2.7% fewer crimes
Crime split
187 violent · 107 property · 328 other
Most reported crime
Serious assault (96)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Springbok had 389 fewer reported crimes (233 vs 622)
- Upington recorded fewer crimes than a year earlier, while Springbok recorded more
- Most reported crime in Springbok: Drug-related crime · In Upington: Serious assault
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Springbok safer than Upington?
SafeSuburb presents official SAPS data — we don't make safety judgements. Springbok had 389 fewer reported crimes than Upington in Apr–Jun 2026 (233 vs 622 — 63% fewer than Upington). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Springbok vs Upington?
Springbok (Springbok precinct) reported 233 crimes in Apr–Jun 2026, while Upington (Upington precinct) reported 622 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.