Springbok vs Upington: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Springbok had 1,119 fewer reported crimes than Upington (535 vs 1,654 — 68% difference).
Springbok
Springbok precinct
Total crimes
535
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 25.3% fewer crimes
Crime split
177 violent · 101 property · 257 other
2 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (76)
Upington
Upington precinct
Total crimes
1,654
Apr–Dec 2025
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↓ 3.1% fewer crimes
Crime split
569 violent · 381 property · 704 other
7 murders
Most reported crime
Serious assault (263)
Crime trend over time
Dashed segments indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data.
At a glance
- Springbok had 1,119 fewer reported crimes (535 vs 1,654)
- Most reported crime in Springbok: Common assault · 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 1,119 fewer reported crimes than Upington (535 vs 1,654 — 68% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Springbok vs Upington?
Springbok (Springbok precinct) reported 535 serious crimes, while Upington (Upington precinct) reported 1,654 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.