How many Northern Cape police precincts reported less crime vs Apr–Dec 2024?

Based on SAPS 2025-2026 vs 2024-2025 statistics, 46 of Northern Cape's 92 police precincts reported less crime than the previous year, 6 were stable, and 40 reported more crime.

What does this trends page measure?

The percentage change in total serious crimes reported by each Northern Cape police precinct, comparing the most recent SAPS reporting period against the same period the previous year. Counts are raw — not adjusted for population.

Northern Cape Crime Trends

Name: Northern Cape Crime Trends
Creator: South African Police Service (SAPS)
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Source: South African Police Service (SAPS)Last updated 2026-03-18

Of the 92 police precincts in Northern Cape, 46 reported less crime than the previous year, 6 were stable, and 40 reported more crime. Based on SAPS quarterly statistics for Apr–Dec 2025 vs Apr–Dec 2024.

By precinct By crime category

Compare:

Comparing Apr–Dec 2025 vs Apr–Dec 2024 using annual crime totals (3 of 4 quarters — Q4 not yet released).

Improving

fewer crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

Worsening

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

Stable

within ±2% change

Biggest movers

Precincts with 200+ reported crimes only — smaller precincts and new stations are excluded. Ranked by absolute crime count change to avoid misleading percentage swings from low-volume precincts. See all precincts below.

↓ Most improved

Springbok↓ 25.3%Nababeep↓ 25.6%Keimoes↓ 18.3%De Aar↓ 17.8%Kakamas↓ 7%

↑ Most worsened

Galeshewe↑ 10.4%Mothibistad↑ 13.9%Rosedale↑ 11.8%Roodepan↑ 5.9%Batlharos↑ 24.4%

Key takeaways — Northern Cape

•50% of Northern Cape precincts (46 of 92) reported fewer crimes compared to the previous year.
•14,376 violent crimes and 7,348 property crimes were reported across Northern Cape in the latest year.

All Northern Cape precincts

Click column headers to sort. Violent crime = murder, assault, robbery, rape. Property crime = burglary, theft, vehicle crime. Counts are raw reported crimes for the latest year.

Precinct	Trend	Violent crimes	Property crimes
Plooysburg	↓ 72.7%	2	0
Norvalspont	↓ 67.5%	11	3
Kuyasa	↓ 48.9%	80	16
Vosburg	↓ 46.2%	16	5
Sutherland	↓ 46%	20	4
Belmont	↓ 42.9%	0	2
Fraserburg	↓ 42.8%	26	22
Vanwyksvlei	↓ 32.3%	16	14
Loeriesfontein	↓ 28.6%	30	7
Heuningvlei	↓ 28.2%	9	6
Garies	↓ 27.5%	23	17
Middelpos	↓ 27.3%	4	0
Nababeep	↓ 25.6%	173	83
Springbok	↓ 25.3%	177	101
Port Nolloth	↓ 24.6%	72	40
Campbell	↓ 23.9%	35	20
Deben	↓ 22.6%	42	19
Marydale	↓ 21.6%	54	9
Alexander Bay	↓ 19.7%	18	12
Keimoes	↓ 18.3%	149	66
Windsorton	↓ 17.9%	70	45
De Aar	↓ 17.8%	216	105
Brandvlei	↓ 16.8%	24	10
Britstown	↓ 16.8%	54	33
Pella	↓ 16.2%	28	14
Richmond(C)	↓ 15.2%	123	39
Victoria West	↓ 14.6%	89	78
Vanderkloof	↓ 13.8%	13	2
Noenieput	↓ 12.5%	0	1
Olifantshoek	↓ 12%	45	41
Kathu	↓ 10.4%	179	140
Philipstown	↓ 10.4%	47	31
Carnarvon	↓ 9.9%	203	67
Komaggas	↓ 9.6%	17	8
Prieska	↓ 9.3%	146	65
Delportshoop	↓ 9%	132	77
Griekwastad	↓ 7.8%	33	32
Kakamas	↓ 7%	374	161
Riemvasmaak	↓ 5.9%	22	9
Groblershoop	↓ 4.8%	157	80
Hopetown	↓ 4.8%	199	60
Rietfontein	↓ 3.9%	33	8
Upington	↓ 3.1%	569	381
Augrabies	↓ 3%	84	27
Strydenburg	↓ 2.6%	39	9
Steinkopf	↓ 2.3%	49	14
Kimberley	→ 0.1%	1,344	788
Nieuwoudtville	→ 0%	15	5
Pabalello	→ 1%	251	131
Bothithong	→ 1.2%	78	21
Pofadder	→ 1.3%	85	49
Colesberg	→ 1.5%	70	56
Pampierstat	↑ 3.2%	212	93
Douglas	↑ 4.4%	348	208
Kagisho	↑ 4.5%	685	220
Postmasburg	↑ 4.7%	417	301
Kuruman	↑ 5.7%	289	336
Roodepan	↑ 5.9%	920	457
Jan Kempdorp	↑ 6.1%	408	183
Aggeneys	↑ 6.5%	12	0
Hartswater	↑ 6.7%	147	189
Kamieskroon	↑ 6.9%	37	26
Modder River	↑ 8.9%	306	135
Niekerkshoop	↑ 9.6%	19	15
Galeshewe	↑ 10.4%	1,558	524
Kenhardt	↑ 10.9%	73	61
Petrusville	↑ 11.7%	79	41
Boetsap	↑ 11.8%	2	12
Rosedale	↑ 11.8%	501	218
Noupoort	↑ 13.5%	97	27
Mothibistad	↑ 13.9%	539	284
Calvinia	↑ 14%	160	60
Barkly West	↑ 14.8%	228	160
Warrenton	↑ 15.3%	294	137
Sunrise	↑ 15.7%	351	65
Siyathemba	↑ 15.9%	32	17
Kleinsee	↑ 16.7%	24	3
Danielskuil	↑ 17.8%	162	110
Williston	↑ 20.2%	47	18
Batlharos	↑ 24.4%	217	121
Vioolsdrif	↑ 25%	15	5
Hanover	↑ 33%	53	44
Tsineng	↑ 33.2%	113	53
Loxton	↑ 36.4%	20	7
Witdraai	↑ 36.4%	26	8
Severn	↑ 37.3%	26	28
Wrenchville	↑ 46.6%	131	70
Hondeklip Bay	↑ 50%	9	6
Onseepkans	↑ 56.3%	21	29
Van Zylsrus	↑ 64.7%	11	5
Kanoneiland	↑ 68.6%	18	5
Lime Acres	↑ 69.5%	24	34

Trend = change in total reported serious crime vs the previous financial year. Improving (>2% decrease), Worsening (>2% increase), Stable (within ±2%). Source: SAPS crime statistics (annual totals from all available quarters). Methodology · Disclaimer

This data is for informational purposes only and should not be used as the sole basis for safety or property decisions.