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Severn Crime Statistics

John Taolo Gaetsewe|1 suburb
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Severn increased 30.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 102 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 108.2% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (19 cases). Serious assault saw the biggest decrease (-9). Raw counts are not adjusted for population. Source: SAPS quarterly release.

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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

Crime in Severn rose 30.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Severn precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported 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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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Serious assault1928-9
Business burglary125+7
Stock-theft1216-4
All theft not mentioned elsewhere117+4
Common assault105+5
Residential burglary92+7
Malicious damage73+4
Commercial crime61+5
Rape54+1
Attempted murder31+2
Common robbery10+1
Contact sexual offences10+1
Crimen injuria110
Culpable homicide110
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition10+1
Aggravated robbery10+1
Vehicle theft10+1
Theft from vehicle10+1
Abduction000
Arson000
Attempted sexual offences04-4
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs000
Drug-related crime000
Kidnapping000
Murder000
Neglect and ill-treatment of children000
Public violence000
Sexual assault000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
Shoplifting000
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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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