John Taolo Gaetsewe Crime Statistics
John Taolo Gaetsewe has 13 SAPS precincts covering 13 suburbs. In Apr–Jun 2026 they recorded 1,469 reported crimes, including 520 contact (violent) and 393 property crimes; the largest categories were All theft not mentioned elsewhere (188), Serious assault (180), Residential burglary (163). 5 precincts had more than 2% fewer crimes than in Apr–Jun 2025; 7 had more than 2% more. SAPS publishes counts per precinct, not a crime rate per resident, and larger precincts serve more residents. Source: SAPS quarterly release.
Violent crimes
520
Apr–Jun 2026
Property crimes
393
Apr–Jun 2026
Improving
5
precincts with more than 2% fewer crimes vs Apr–Jun 2025
Worsening
7
precincts with more than 2% more crimes vs Apr–Jun 2025
Updated · SAPS Q1 2026-27 release
Crime by category in John Taolo Gaetsewe
See how each crime type ranks across John Taolo Gaetsewe precincts.
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Ranked among precincts with at least 50 crimes a year earlier, leaving out stations next to one that opened in the last two years (their change may be a boundary change).
How much crime is reported in each John Taolo Gaetsewe precinct?
Total reported crimes (Apr–Jun 2026). Colour shows trend vs Apr–Jun 2025.
| Precinct | Reported count | Change vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Kuruman | 384 | ↑ 5.2% |
| Mothibistad | 348 | ↓ 15.7% |
| Kathu | 229 | ↑ 4.1% |
| Batlharos | 185 | ↑ 40.2% |
| Wrenchville | 88 | ↑ 35.4% |
| Tsineng | 80 | ↑ 23.1% |
| Bothithong | 48 | ↑ 37 → 48 |
| Olifantshoek | 37 | ↑ 35 → 37 |
| Deben | 24 | ↓ 29 → 24 |
| Severn | 24 | 24 → 24 |
| Siyathemba | 14 | ↓ 22 → 14 |
| Van Zylsrus | 5 | ↓ 9 → 5 |
| Heuningvlei | 3 | ↓ 4 → 3 |
Bar = reported crimes · ↓ fewer · ↑ more · → about the same (compared with Apr–Jun 2025)
All SAPS precincts in John Taolo Gaetsewe
| Batlharos | 185 | ↑ 40.2% |
|---|---|---|
| Bothithong | 48 | ↑ 37 → 48 |
| Deben | 24 | ↓ 29 → 24 |
| Heuningvlei | 3 | ↓ 4 → 3 |
| Kathu | 229 | ↑ 4.1% |
| Kuruman | 384 | ↑ 5.2% |
| Mothibistad | 348 | ↓ 15.7% |
| Olifantshoek | 37 | ↑ 35 → 37 |
| Severn | 24 | 24 → 24 |
| Siyathemba | 14 | ↓ 22 → 14 |
| Tsineng | 80 | ↑ 23.1% |
| Van Zylsrus | 5 | ↓ 9 → 5 |
| Wrenchville | 88 | ↑ 35.4% |
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Crime data from SAPS quarterly statistics (Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025). Methodology · Disclaimer
This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.