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Witdraai Crime Statistics

ZF Mgcawu|1 suburb
Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year SAPS Data Report error
Crime in Witdraai increased 21.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025, with 69 reported crimes in Apr 2025–Mar 2026, and is 19% above its pre-COVID level. The most reported crime is Common assault (21 cases). Common assault saw the biggest increase (+12). 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

Low

in Northern Cape · Very Low nationally

Reported crimes

69

Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · Full year

vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

↑ 21.1%

more crimes vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025

vs pre-COVID baseline

↑ 19%

above 2018-2019

Updated · SAPS Q4 2025-26 release

Crime in Witdraai rose 21.1% vs Apr 2024–Mar 2025.

Crime breakdown

Top reported offences in 2025-2026

Top reported crime categories in Witdraai precinct, 2025-2026
Crime categoryReported count
Common assault
21
Stock-theft
10
Serious assault
9
Crimen injuria
7
Drug-related crime
5
Commercial crime
4
Business burglary
3
Malicious damage
3
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Category2025-20262024-2025Change
Common assault219+12
Stock-theft108+2
Serious assault912-3
Crimen injuria71+6
Drug-related crime56-1
Commercial crime43+1
Business burglary330
Malicious damage35-2
Murder20+2
Rape220
All theft not mentioned elsewhere14-3
Residential burglary110
Neglect and ill-treatment of children10+1
Abduction000
Arson000
Attempted murder01-1
Attempted sexual offences000
Common robbery000
Contact sexual offences000
Culpable homicide02-2
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs000
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition000
Kidnapping000
Public violence000
Aggravated robbery000
Sexual assault000
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action000
Shoplifting000
Vehicle theft000
Theft from vehicle000
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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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