Batlharos 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
High
in Northern Cape · Moderate nationally
Reported crimes
645
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 17.1%
more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 19.2%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Shoplifting dropped significantly (-10) while Residential burglary increased (+24).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 138 |
| Residential burglary | 78 |
| Malicious damage | 61 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 56 |
| Business burglary | 45 |
| Common assault | 45 |
| Commercial crime | 40 |
| Attempted murder | 39 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 138 | 135 | +3 |
| Residential burglary | 78 | 54 | +24 |
| Malicious damage | 61 | 46 | +15 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 56 | 61 | -5 |
| Business burglary | 45 | 42 | +3 |
| Common assault | 45 | 30 | +15 |
| Commercial crime | 40 | 33 | +7 |
| Attempted murder | 39 | 27 | +12 |
| Aggravated robbery | 28 | 12 | +16 |
| Rape | 23 | 29 | -6 |
| Theft from vehicle | 18 | 7 | +11 |
| Stock-theft | 16 | 14 | +2 |
| Crimen injuria | 12 | 8 | +4 |
| Common robbery | 11 | 12 | -1 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 7 | 1 | +6 |
| Murder | 7 | 10 | -3 |
| Culpable homicide | 4 | 5 | -1 |
| Kidnapping | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Arson | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 3 | 0 | +3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 13 | -10 |
| Vehicle theft | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Drug-related crime | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 1 | -1 |
| Sexual assault | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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