Severn 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
Low
in Northern Cape · Very Low nationally
Reported crimes
102
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year
vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
↑ 30.8%
more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
vs pre-COVID baseline
↑ 108.2%
above 2018-2019
Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release
What's changing?
Biggest changes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025
Serious assault dropped significantly (-9) while Business burglary increased (+7).
Crime trend by year
Crime breakdown
Top reported offences in 2025-2026
| Crime category | Reported count |
|---|---|
| Serious assault | 19 |
| Business burglary | 12 |
| Stock-theft | 12 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 11 |
| Common assault | 10 |
| Residential burglary | 9 |
| Malicious damage | 7 |
| Commercial crime | 6 |
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| Category | 2025-2026 | 2024-2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious assault | 19 | 28 | -9 |
| Business burglary | 12 | 5 | +7 |
| Stock-theft | 12 | 16 | -4 |
| All theft not mentioned elsewhere | 11 | 7 | +4 |
| Common assault | 10 | 5 | +5 |
| Residential burglary | 9 | 2 | +7 |
| Malicious damage | 7 | 3 | +4 |
| Commercial crime | 6 | 1 | +5 |
| Rape | 5 | 4 | +1 |
| Attempted murder | 3 | 1 | +2 |
| Common robbery | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Contact sexual offences | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Crimen injuria | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Culpable homicide | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Aggravated robbery | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Vehicle theft | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Theft from vehicle | 1 | 0 | +1 |
| Abduction | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Attempted sexual offences | 0 | 4 | -4 |
| Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drug-related crime | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kidnapping | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Neglect and ill-treatment of children | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Public violence | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sexual offences detected as a result of police action | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shoplifting | 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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