Rape in Namakwa
SAPS recorded 79 rape cases across 21 Namakwa precincts in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, down 4.8% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025. That is 8% of the Northern Cape's 998 total.
Latest quarter (Jan–Mar 2026): 11 rape cases, down 47.6% vs Jan–Mar 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 Namakwa?
Which Namakwa precincts report the most rape?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: green = improved, red = worsened, grey = within ±2%. Top 15 of 22 precincts shown; full list in the table below. Sorted by Apr 2025–Mar 2026 count.
All Namakwa precincts
| Precinct | Apr 2025–Mar 2026 | vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Pofadder | 9 | +12.5% |
| Nababeep | 8 | +33.3% |
| Springbok | 8 | -20% |
| Calvinia | 7 | -36.4% |
| Pella | 5 | -16.7% |
| Brandvlei | 4 | +100% |
| Onseepkans | 4 | +33.3% |
| Port Nolloth | 4 | -20% |
| Steinkopf | 4 | -33.3% |
| Sutherland | 4 | 0% |
| Aggeneys | 3 | 0% |
| Alexander Bay | 3 | +50% |
| Fraserburg | 3 | 0% |
| Nieuwoudtville | 3 | 0% |
| Kamieskroon | 2 | -75% |
| Loeriesfontein | 2 | 0% |
| Vioolsdrif | 2 | -33.3% |
| Hondeklip Bay | 1 | 0% |
| Kleinsee | 1 | 0% |
| Komaggas | 1 | 0% |
| Williston | 1 | -75% |
| Garies | 0 | -100% |