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Onseepkans Crime Statistics

Onseepkans Precinct |Namakwa
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Precinct-level data
Onseepkans falls within the Onseepkans police precinct. SAPS reports crime at precinct level — all suburbs in this precinct share the same statistics.
Onseepkans is a suburb in Namakwa, Northern Cape. Crime in the Onseepkans precinct area (covering Onseepkans) increased 56.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 56 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 82.1% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Residential burglary (16 cases). Residential burglary saw the biggest increase (+10). 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

56

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 56.3%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs its pre-COVID level

↑ 82.1%

above 2018-2019

Crime in the Onseepkans precinct area (covering Onseepkans) increased 56.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024, but total crime remains low (56 reported crimes). Large percentage swings are common in areas with low crime counts.
Total crime: 54% below provincial median
Contact crime: 66% below provincial median
Property crime: 11% below 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.

Violent crime

21

↑ 5% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Property crime

29

↑ 383.3% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Other crime

6

↓ 40% vs Apr–Dec 2024

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Onseepkans precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Residential burglary		16
Common assault		9
Serious assault		7
Business burglary		7
Stock-theft		4
Crimen injuria		3
Malicious damage		3
Rape		3
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Other precincts in Namakwa

Sorted by total reported crimes (lowest first)

Middelpos

6 crimes ↓ 27.3%

Aggeneys

25 crimes ↑ 6.5%

Hondeklip Bay

27 crimes ↑ 50%

Vioolsdrif

34 crimes ↑ 25%

Sutherland

35 crimes ↓ 46%

Komaggas

35 crimes ↓ 9.6%
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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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