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

Based on SAPS Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025 statistics, 38 of Northern Cape's 92 police precincts reported less crime than the previous year, 6 were stable, and 48 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 2026-08-29

Of the 92 police precincts in Northern Cape, 38 reported less crime than the previous year, 6 were stable, and 48 reported more crime. Based on SAPS quarterly statistics for Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025.

By precinct By crime category

Compare:

Comparing Apr–Jun 2026 vs Apr–Jun 2025 using annual crime totals (1 of 4 quarters — Q4 not yet released).

Improving

fewer crimes vs Apr–Jun 2025

Worsening

more crimes vs Apr–Jun 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

Mothibistad↓ 15.7%Galeshewe↓ 6.5%Upington↓ 2.7%Rosedale↓ 4.2%

↑ Most worsened

Kimberley↑ 11.2%Postmasburg↑ 21.4%Kagisho↑ 17%

Key takeaways — Northern Cape

•41% of Northern Cape precincts (38 of 92) reported fewer crimes compared to the previous year.
•4,288 violent crimes and 2,342 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
Noenieput	↓ 100%	0	0
Kleinsee	↓ 75%	1	1
Aggeneys	↓ 56.3%	3	0
Kanoneiland	↓ 47.4%	1	0
Loxton	↓ 46.7%	3	1
Van Zylsrus	↓ 44.4%	3	0
Vanwyksvlei	↓ 44.4%	5	4
Niekerkshoop	↓ 38.5%	5	1
Siyathemba	↓ 36.4%	4	4
Alexander Bay	↓ 33.3%	4	1
Port Nolloth	↓ 29.3%	23	6
Petrusville	↓ 26.3%	26	7
Heuningvlei	↓ 25%	1	2
Rietfontein	↓ 23.5%	7	3
Prieska	↓ 23.1%	34	20
Norvalspont	↓ 22.2%	0	1
Griekwastad	↓ 21.2%	7	8
Boetsap	↓ 20%	1	2
Deben	↓ 17.2%	7	6
Mothibistad	↓ 15.7%	166	76
Steinkopf	↓ 14.3%	12	1
Douglas	↓ 13.7%	98	48
Keimoes	↓ 12.6%	28	24
Noupoort	↓ 11.5%	12	9
Colesberg	↓ 11%	20	12
Delportshoop	↓ 10.9%	41	12
Warrenton	↓ 10.9%	81	26
Vioolsdrif	↓ 10%	2	2
Hanover	↓ 6.7%	16	11
Galeshewe	↓ 6.5%	436	166
Barkly West	↓ 5.7%	63	48
Hartswater	↓ 4.6%	47	53
Pofadder	↓ 4.2%	35	9
Rosedale	↓ 4.2%	151	59
Sunrise	↓ 4%	91	14
Pella	↓ 3.4%	6	15
Upington	↓ 2.7%	187	107
Carnarvon	↓ 2.3%	75	15
Roodepan	→ 1.5%	242	121
Campbell	→ 0%	6	4
Onseepkans	→ 0%	6	5
Pabalello	→ 0%	74	48
Plooysburg	→ 0%	1	0
Severn	→ 0%	11	9
Hopetown	↑ 3%	45	20
Kathu	↑ 4.1%	62	64
Kuruman	↑ 5.2%	74	115
Olifantshoek	↑ 5.7%	12	13
Britstown	↑ 6.8%	16	9
Groblershoop	↑ 6.8%	61	15
Windsorton	↑ 7.7%	22	17
Springbok	↑ 7.9%	76	36
Fraserburg	↑ 8.3%	11	7
Hondeklip Bay	↑ 9.1%	5	2
Victoria West	↑ 9.1%	28	35
Kenhardt	↑ 9.2%	35	20
Jan Kempdorp	↑ 9.5%	112	71
Kakamas	↑ 10%	107	58
Richmond(C)	↑ 10.4%	39	14
Kimberley	↑ 11.2%	413	274
Modder River	↑ 14.4%	103	40
Philipstown	↑ 14.8%	7	10
Nababeep	↑ 15.3%	64	28
Kagisho	↑ 17%	194	74
Lime Acres	↑ 20.7%	9	7
Postmasburg	↑ 21.4%	134	137
Tsineng	↑ 23.1%	38	27
Belmont	↑ 25%	2	1
Williston	↑ 26.7%	16	3
Pampierstat	↑ 28.1%	81	17
Bothithong	↑ 29.7%	27	11
De Aar	↑ 30.7%	56	41
Kuyasa	↑ 31.1%	31	9
Komaggas	↑ 31.3%	6	4
Danielskuil	↑ 32.4%	37	49
Wrenchville	↑ 35.4%	41	23
Witdraai	↑ 37.5%	5	1
Marydale	↑ 40%	17	4
Batlharos	↑ 40.2%	74	43
Middelpos	↑ 50%	1	1
Strydenburg	↑ 50%	11	4
Riemvasmaak	↑ 53.8%	7	8
Garies	↑ 56.5%	9	8
Kamieskroon	↑ 60.9%	17	7
Calvinia	↑ 63.3%	60	24
Augrabies	↑ 68.8%	17	16
Nieuwoudtville	↑ 120%	15	1
Brandvlei	↑ 123.5%	9	1
Sutherland	↑ 125%	8	6
Loeriesfontein	↑ 175%	11	5
Vosburg	↑ 225%	13	1
Vanderkloof	↑ 500%	8	0

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.