How many Northern Cape police precincts reported less crime vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025?

Based on SAPS Apr 2025–Mar 2026 vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 statistics, 45 of Northern Cape's 92 police precincts reported less crime than the previous year, 9 were stable, and 38 reported more crime.

What does this trends page measure?

The percentage change in total 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 2026-05-29

Of the 92 police precincts in Northern Cape, 45 reported less crime than the previous year, 9 were stable, and 38 reported more crime. Based on SAPS quarterly statistics for Apr 2025–Mar 2026 vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

By precinct By crime category

Compare:

Comparing Apr 2025–Mar 2026 vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025 using annual crime totals (full year).

Improving

fewer crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

Worsening

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

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↓ 18.4%Keimoes↓ 17.6%Nababeep↓ 17.9%Kimberley↓ 2.3%Kakamas↓ 7.5%

↑ Most worsened

Galeshewe↑ 7.1%Postmasburg↑ 11.3%Kuruman↑ 12.4%Roodepan↑ 6.7%Kagisho↑ 8.7%

Key takeaways — Northern Cape

•49% of Northern Cape precincts (45 of 92) reported fewer crimes compared to the previous year.
•19,172 violent crimes and 9,827 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
Norvalspont	↓ 51.2%	18	5
Kuyasa	↓ 39.5%	112	26
Middelpos	↓ 38.5%	4	0
Heuningvlei	↓ 38%	12	8
Plooysburg	↓ 37.5%	4	0
Fraserburg	↓ 35.2%	32	27
Sutherland	↓ 29.9%	23	11
Boetsap	↓ 28%	2	12
Port Nolloth	↓ 27%	103	45
Vanwyksvlei	↓ 25.9%	19	16
Aggeneys	↓ 24.6%	18	0
Marydale	↓ 22%	70	10
Garies	↓ 21.8%	29	20
Vosburg	↓ 19.1%	29	10
Campbell	↓ 18.6%	42	25
Springbok	↓ 18.4%	247	151
Nababeep	↓ 17.9%	242	115
Riemvasmaak	↓ 17.9%	25	13
Keimoes	↓ 17.6%	211	80
Komaggas	↓ 16.1%	24	10
Richmond(C)	↓ 16%	162	49
Carnarvon	↓ 15.5%	268	86
Olifantshoek	↓ 15.3%	62	51
Rietfontein	↓ 14%	42	11
Vanderkloof	↓ 13.7%	17	4
Pofadder	↓ 13.5%	111	58
Steinkopf	↓ 13.4%	60	19
Loeriesfontein	↓ 13.3%	38	8
Alexander Bay	↓ 12.3%	23	20
Kleinsee	↓ 12.3%	27	4
Prieska	↓ 10.2%	187	85
Siyathemba	↓ 10%	35	20
Brandvlei	↓ 9.8%	32	13
Windsorton	↓ 9.3%	98	61
Britstown	↓ 7.8%	73	42
Colesberg	↓ 7.8%	89	62
Delportshoop	↓ 7.7%	164	95
Kakamas	↓ 7.5%	520	211
De Aar	↓ 6.4%	302	138
Pella	↓ 5.8%	40	18
Philipstown	↓ 5.8%	64	41
Griekwastad	↓ 5.7%	48	38
Hopetown	↓ 4.5%	246	80
Kimberley	↓ 2.3%	1,785	1,036
Pampierstat	↓ 2.1%	255	111
Victoria West	→ 1.7%	123	108
Deben	→ 1.3%	58	35
Pabalello	→ 1.2%	344	166
Groblershoop	→ 1.1%	226	107
Kathu	→ 0.4%	256	201
Noenieput	→ 0%	0	2
Douglas	→ 1.5%	463	249
Mothibistad	→ 1.9%	681	381
Upington	→ 1.9%	813	531
Modder River	↑ 3.2%	410	173
Bothithong	↑ 4.3%	104	25
Jan Kempdorp	↑ 4.5%	543	255
Augrabies	↑ 5.3%	115	40
Kenhardt	↑ 6.6%	109	77
Roodepan	↑ 6.7%	1,198	655
Galeshewe	↑ 7.1%	2,045	686
Rosedale	↑ 7.1%	663	278
Noupoort	↑ 8.2%	126	44
Kagisho	↑ 8.7%	897	341
Calvinia	↑ 9.2%	218	83
Hartswater	↑ 9.2%	216	274
Petrusville	↑ 9.3%	99	56
Postmasburg	↑ 11.3%	539	402
Kuruman	↑ 12.4%	379	486
Williston	↑ 13.7%	60	19
Hondeklip Bay	↑ 14.3%	10	8
Lime Acres	↑ 14.7%	31	38
Niekerkshoop	↑ 15.1%	26	17
Sunrise	↑ 16.2%	472	86
Danielskuil	↑ 16.4%	206	144
Tsineng	↑ 17%	154	67
Batlharos	↑ 17.1%	291	159
Barkly West	↑ 17.4%	338	214
Loxton	↑ 17.4%	26	10
Warrenton	↑ 17.5%	378	168
Belmont	↑ 20%	1	3
Strydenburg	↑ 20.5%	64	11
Wrenchville	↑ 21%	159	81
Witdraai	↑ 21.1%	34	14
Kamieskroon	↑ 23.8%	55	38
Nieuwoudtville	↑ 26.2%	29	6
Severn	↑ 30.8%	39	35
Vioolsdrif	↑ 35.9%	19	9
Hanover	↑ 38.7%	67	55
Onseepkans	↑ 50.8%	30	34
Van Zylsrus	↑ 57.9%	13	6
Kanoneiland	↑ 77.8%	31	5

Trend = change in total reported 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.