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Postmasburg Crime Statistics

ZF Mgcawu|1 suburb
3 of 4 quarters (Apr 2025 – Dec 2025) SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Postmasburg increased 4.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024, with 1,132 reported serious crimes in Apr–Dec 2025, and is 72.5% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Drug-related crime (172 cases). Drug-related crime saw the biggest increase (+46). 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

Very High

in Northern Cape · High nationally

Reported crimes

1,132

2025-2026 · 9 of 12 months

vs Apr–Dec 2024

↑ 4.7%

more crimes vs Apr–Dec 2024

(based on 3 of 4 quarters)

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 72.5%

above 2018-2019

Crime in Postmasburg rose 4.7% vs Apr–Dec 2024.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Postmasburg precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Drug-related crime
172
Serious assault
154
Residential burglary
134
Common assault
109
Malicious damage
85
Business burglary
75
Theft from vehicle
73
Attempted murder
58
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Drug-related crime172126+46
Serious assault154184-30
Residential burglary134129+5
Common assault10999+10
Malicious damage8583+2
Business burglary7548+27
Theft from vehicle7361+12
Attempted murder5879-21
Shoplifting5538+17
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs4614+32
Aggravated robbery4176-35
Rape2930-1
Crimen injuria1614+2
Common robbery1415-1
Stock-theft1210+2
Kidnapping1018-8
Murder95+4
Vehicle theft770
Carjacking611-5
Attempted sexual offences440
Neglect and ill-treatment of children40+4
Robbery at non-residential premises43+1
Arson330
Culpable homicide330
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition32+1
Robbery at residential premises39-6
Sexual assault37-4
Abduction01-1
Bank robbery000
Contact sexual offences01-1
Public violence000
Robbery of cash in transit000
Truck hijacking01-1
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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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