Springbok vs Upington: Crime Comparison
2025-2026 SAPS data
Springbok had 2,023 fewer reported crimes than Upington (902 vs 2,925 — 69% difference).
Springbok
Springbok precinct
Total crimes
902
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↓ 18.4% fewer crimes
Crime split
247 violent · 151 property · 504 other
2 murders
Most reported crime
Common assault (100)
Upington
Upington precinct
Total crimes
2,925
Apr 2025–Mar 2026
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
→ Stable
Crime split
813 violent · 531 property · 1,581 other
8 murders
Most reported crime
Serious assault (409)
Crime trend over time
At a glance
- Springbok had 2,023 fewer reported crimes (902 vs 2,925)
- Springbok is improving while Upington is worsening
- 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 2,023 fewer reported crimes than Upington (902 vs 2,925 — 69% difference). Browse the crime statistics above to draw your own conclusions.
What is the crime rate in Springbok vs Upington?
Springbok (Springbok precinct) reported 902 crimes, while Upington (Upington precinct) reported 2,925 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.