Rape in John Taolo Gaetsewe
SAPS recorded 55 rape cases across 9 John Taolo Gaetsewe precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, up 19.6% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 19% of the Northern Cape's 284 total.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 55 rape cases, up 19.6% vs Apr–Jun 2025.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is rape rising or falling in John Taolo Gaetsewe?
Dashed: Apr–Jun 2026 only (1 of 4 quarters published) — a partial year, not comparable with the full years before it.
Which John Taolo Gaetsewe precincts report the most rape?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: teal = fewer, orange = more, grey = within ±2%. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
All John Taolo Gaetsewe precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Mothibistad | 23 | 20 → 23 |
| Batlharos | 11 | 5 → 11 |
| Bothithong | 6 | 6 → 6 |
| Wrenchville | 5 | 3 → 5 |
| Severn | 3 | 1 → 3 |
| Kuruman | 2 | 2 → 2 |
| Olifantshoek | 2 | 1 → 2 |
| Tsineng | 2 | 4 → 2 |
| Deben | 1 | 0 → 1 |
| Kathu | 0 | 2 → 0 |
| Siyathemba | 0 | 1 → 0 |
| Van Zylsrus | 0 | 1 → 0 |