Residential Burglary in ZF Mgcawu
SAPS definition: “[Burglary at residential premises] is a crime committed by a person who unlawfully and intentionally breaks into a building or similar structure, used for human habitation, with the intention to commit a crime on the premises.” — SAPS Crime Definitions (2012), as published by the Institute for Security Studies.
SAPS recorded 265 residential burglary cases across 11 ZF Mgcawu precincts in Apr–Jun 2026, down 10.2% vs Apr–Jun 2025. That is 23% of the Northern Cape's 1,149 total.
Latest quarter (Apr–Jun 2026): 265 residential burglary cases, down 10.2% vs Apr–Jun 2025.
Ranked by precinct below.
Note: Raw reported counts — not adjusted for population. Precincts serving more residents will naturally report more cases.
Is residential burglary rising or falling in ZF Mgcawu?
Dashed: Apr–Jun 2026 only (1 of 4 quarters published) — a partial year, not comparable with the full years before it.
Which ZF Mgcawu precincts report the most residential burglary?
Bars coloured by direction vs the previous year: teal = fewer, orange = more, grey = within ±2%. Sorted by Apr–Jun 2026 count.
All ZF Mgcawu precincts
| Precinct | Apr–Jun 2026 | vs Apr–Jun 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Postmasburg | 56 | 33 → 56 |
| Upington | 44 | -22.8% |
| Pabalello | 34 | 29 → 34 |
| Rosedale | 30 | 40 → 30 |
| Danielskuil | 29 | 26 → 29 |
| Kakamas | 28 | 48 → 28 |
| Keimoes | 14 | 10 → 14 |
| Kenhardt | 11 | 17 → 11 |
| Augrabies | 9 | 5 → 9 |
| Groblershoop | 5 | 20 → 5 |
| Lime Acres | 5 | 9 → 5 |
| Riemvasmaak | 0 | 1 → 0 |