Warrenton Crime Statistics
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About this data
These are raw crime counts from SAPS — not adjusted for population. Areas with more residents will naturally report more crimes. The most reliable indicator is the trend over time, which compares this area against its own history. Learn more
Crime volume
Very High
in Northern Cape · Moderate nationally
Reported crimes
549
2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months
vs Apr–Dec 2024
↑ 15.3%
more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024
(based on 3 of 4 quarters)
vs pre-COVID baseline
↓ 7.6%
below 2018-2019
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr–Dec 2024
Stock-theft dropped significantly (-14) while Attempted murder increased (+37).
Crime trend by year
Hollow points with dashed lines indicate years with fewer than 4 quarters of data. These totals may be lower because not all quarters have been released by SAPS.
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 110 |
| Common assault | 92 |
| Residential burglary | 78 |
| Malicious damage | 60 |
| Attempted murder | 50 |
| Business burglary | 33 |
| Crimen injuria | 22 |
| Common robbery | 19 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 110 | 102 | +8 |
| Common assault | 92 | 81 | +11 |
| Residential burglary | 78 | 65 | +13 |
| Malicious damage | 60 | 48 | +12 |
| Attempted murder | 50 | 13 | +37 |
| Business burglary | 33 | 30 | +3 |
| Crimen injuria | 22 | 13 | +9 |
| Common robbery | 19 | 20 | -1 |
| Drug-related crime | 15 | 20 | -5 |
| Stock-theft | 12 | 26 | -14 |
| Rape | 11 | 7 | +4 |
| Theft from vehicle | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Aggravated robbery | 9 | 15 | -6 |
| Culpable homicide | 4 | 5 | -1 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 3 | 0 | +3 |
| Kidnapping | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| Robbery at non-residential premises | 3 | 2 | +1 |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0 | +3 |
| Vehicle theft | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 2 | 1 | +1 |
| Murder | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Bank robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carjacking | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 4 | -4 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery at residential premises | 0 | 4 | -4 |
| Robbery of cash in transit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck hijacking | 0 | 1 | -1 |
Compare with nearby areas
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Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)
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Data Sources & Notes
- Crime data: SAPS quarterly crime statistics
- SAPS data reflects reported crime only. Crime reporting rates vary by area.
- This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions. Full disclaimer
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