Rape in the Northern Cape
SAPS recorded 998 rape cases across 88 Northern Cape precincts in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, down 7.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.
Latest quarter (Jan–Mar 2026): 220 rape cases, down 27.2% vs Jan–Mar 2025.
Ranked by precinct below.
Most rape reports come from Frances Baard.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is rape rising or falling in Northern Cape?
Which Northern Cape districts report the most rape?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: green = improved, red = worsened, grey = within ±2%. Sorted by Apr 2025–Mar 2026 count.
Drill into a district:
Which Northern Cape precincts report the most rape?
| Precinct | District | Apr 2025–Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mothibistad | John Taolo Gaetsewe | 68 | -9.3% |
| Galeshewe | Frances Baard | 65 | -23.5% |
| Kimberley | Frances Baard | 57 | -16.2% |
| Kagisho | Frances Baard | 45 | -23.7% |
| Roodepan | Frances Baard | 40 | -18.4% |
| Postmasburg | ZF Mgcawu | 36 | -21.7% |
| Upington | ZF Mgcawu | 32 | +18.5% |
| Jan Kempdorp | Frances Baard | 30 | +30.4% |
| Rosedale | ZF Mgcawu | 26 | 0% |
| Douglas | Pixley ka Seme | 25 | -13.8% |
| Batlharos | John Taolo Gaetsewe | 23 | -20.7% |
| Bothithong | John Taolo Gaetsewe | 23 | +4.5% |
| Kuruman | John Taolo Gaetsewe | 23 | +35.3% |
| Pabalello | ZF Mgcawu | 20 | +33.3% |
| Pampierstat | Frances Baard | 20 | 0% |
| Tsineng | John Taolo Gaetsewe | 20 | -23.1% |
| Carnarvon | Pixley ka Seme | 18 | +63.6% |
| Modder River | Frances Baard | 18 | +38.5% |
| Wrenchville | John Taolo Gaetsewe | 18 | +100% |
| Hopetown | Pixley ka Seme | 17 | +54.5% |
| Delportshoop | Frances Baard | 15 | -16.7% |
| Groblershoop | ZF Mgcawu | 15 | 0% |
| Kakamas | ZF Mgcawu | 15 | -46.4% |
| Barkly West | Frances Baard | 14 | -36.4% |
| Kathu | John Taolo Gaetsewe | 13 | 0% |
| Keimoes | ZF Mgcawu | 13 | -35% |
| Victoria West | Pixley ka Seme | 13 | -18.7% |
| Sunrise | Pixley ka Seme | 12 | +20% |
| Warrenton | Frances Baard | 12 | -14.3% |
| Danielskuil | ZF Mgcawu | 11 | 0% |
| Noupoort | Pixley ka Seme | 11 | +83.3% |
| Olifantshoek | John Taolo Gaetsewe | 11 | +10% |
| Prieska | Pixley ka Seme | 11 | -15.4% |
| Augrabies | ZF Mgcawu | 10 | +25% |
| Pofadder | Namakwa | 9 | +12.5% |
| Nababeep | Namakwa | 8 | +33.3% |
| Petrusville | Pixley ka Seme | 8 | +60% |
| Springbok | Namakwa | 8 | -20% |
| Calvinia | Namakwa | 7 | -36.4% |
| Deben | John Taolo Gaetsewe | 7 | -22.2% |
| Hartswater | Frances Baard | 7 | -36.4% |
| Britstown | Pixley ka Seme | 6 | +500% |
| Griekwastad | Pixley ka Seme | 6 | -14.3% |
| Richmond(C) | Pixley ka Seme | 6 | +50% |
| De Aar | Pixley ka Seme | 5 | -54.5% |
| Kanoneiland | ZF Mgcawu | 5 | +66.7% |
| Kuyasa | Pixley ka Seme | 5 | -58.3% |
| Pella | Namakwa | 5 | -16.7% |
| Severn | John Taolo Gaetsewe | 5 | +25% |
| Brandvlei | Namakwa | 4 | +100% |
| Campbell | Pixley ka Seme | 4 | -42.9% |
| Colesberg | Pixley ka Seme | 4 | -66.7% |
| Hanover | Pixley ka Seme | 4 | +100% |
| Lime Acres | ZF Mgcawu | 4 | +100% |
| Loxton | Pixley ka Seme | 4 | +33.3% |
| Onseepkans | Namakwa | 4 | +33.3% |
| Philipstown | Pixley ka Seme | 4 | +100% |
| Port Nolloth | Namakwa | 4 | -20% |
| Steinkopf | Namakwa | 4 | -33.3% |
| Sutherland | Namakwa | 4 | 0% |
| Windsorton | Frances Baard | 4 | -20% |
| Aggeneys | Namakwa | 3 | 0% |
| Alexander Bay | Namakwa | 3 | +50% |
| Fraserburg | Namakwa | 3 | 0% |
| Heuningvlei | John Taolo Gaetsewe | 3 | -25% |
| Kenhardt | ZF Mgcawu | 3 | -57.1% |
| Niekerkshoop | Pixley ka Seme | 3 | +200% |
| Nieuwoudtville | Namakwa | 3 | 0% |
| Riemvasmaak | ZF Mgcawu | 3 | +200% |
| Strydenburg | Pixley ka Seme | 3 | -50% |
| Vosburg | Pixley ka Seme | 3 | +50% |
| Kamieskroon | Namakwa | 2 | -75% |
| Loeriesfontein | Namakwa | 2 | 0% |
| Marydale | Pixley ka Seme | 2 | -50% |
| Rietfontein | ZF Mgcawu | 2 | 0% |
| Siyathemba | John Taolo Gaetsewe | 2 | 0% |
| Vanwyksvlei | Pixley ka Seme | 2 | 0% |
| Vioolsdrif | Namakwa | 2 | -33.3% |
| Witdraai | ZF Mgcawu | 2 | 0% |
| Belmont | Pixley ka Seme | 1 | 0% |
| Hondeklip Bay | Namakwa | 1 | 0% |
| Kleinsee | Namakwa | 1 | 0% |
| Komaggas | Namakwa | 1 | 0% |
| Norvalspont | Pixley ka Seme | 1 | 0% |
| Van Zylsrus | John Taolo Gaetsewe | 1 | 0% |
| Williston | Namakwa | 1 | -75% |
| Garies | Namakwa | 0 | -100% |
| Vanderkloof | Pixley ka Seme | 0 | -100% |