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Wrenchville Crime Statistics

Wrenchville Precinct |John Taolo Gaetsewe
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Wrenchville falls within the Wrenchville police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Wrenchville is a suburb in John Taolo Gaetsewe, Northern Cape. Crime in the Wrenchville precinct area (covering Wrenchville) increased 46.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 243 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 43.4% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Serious assault (56 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest increase (+20). 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

High

in Northern Cape · Low nationally

Reported crimes

243

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 46.6%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 43.4%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Wrenchville precinct area (covering Wrenchville) rose 46.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with crime levels already high relative to other precincts.
Total crime: 99% above provincial median
Contact crime: 111% above provincial median
Property crime: 115% above provincial median

Crime by type

Change vs Apr–Dec 2024 by crime category. Murder is shown separately but is included in the violent crime total.

Murder

5

↑ 25% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Violent crime

131

↑ 45.6% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

70

↑ 75% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

42

↑ 16.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Wrenchville precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Serious assault		56
Residential burglary		52
Aggravated robbery		22
Rape		17
Malicious damage		13
Common assault		12
Robbery at non-residential premises		12
Attempted murder		11
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Other precincts in John Taolo Gaetsewe

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Heuningvlei

21 crimes ↓ 28.2%

Van Zylsrus

21 crimes ↑ 64.7%

Siyathemba

60 crimes ↑ 15.9%

Severn

61 crimes ↑ 37.3%

Deben

77 crimes ↓ 22.6%

Olifantshoek

110 crimes ↓ 12%
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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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