Deben 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
Moderate
in Northern Cape · Very Low nationally
Reported crimes
149
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
→ 1.3%
no change vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 52%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Malicious damage dropped significantly (-13) while Residential burglary increased (+12).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 25 |
| Residential burglary | 24 |
| Serious assault | 22 |
| Attempted murder | 12 |
| Common assault | 12 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 8 |
| Commercial crime | 7 |
| Rape | 7 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 25 | 14 | +11 |
| Residential burglary | 24 | 12 | +12 |
| Serious assault | 22 | 28 | -6 |
| Attempted murder | 12 | 6 | +6 |
| Common assault | 12 | 7 | +5 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 8 | 5 | +3 |
| Commercial crime | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Rape | 7 | 9 | -2 |
| Drug-related crime | 6 | 16 | -10 |
| Business burglary | 5 | 8 | -3 |
| Malicious damage | 5 | 18 | -13 |
| Theft from vehicle | 5 | 1 | +4 |
| Murder | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Crimen injuria | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Culpable homicide | 1 | 3 | -2 |
| Kidnapping | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Aggravated robbery | 1 | 2 | -1 |
| Sexual assault | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Stock-theft | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 3 | -3 |
| Common robbery | 0 | 2 | -2 |
| Contact sexual offences | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle theft | 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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