Northern Cape Crime Statistics
Comprehensive crime data for Northern Cape province, South Africa
Total Crimes
49,088
All Crime Rate
3,767 / 100k
Violent Crime Rate
1,497 / 100k
Population
1,303,047
Precincts
94
Is Northern Cape Safe?
Northern Cape recorded an overall crime rate of 3,767 per 100,000 people in the latest SAPS data — 22.8% above the national average of 3,067 per 100,000. However, the violent crime rate in Northern Cape is 1,497 per 100,000 — 35.7% above the national violent crime average of 1,103 per 100,000. Of the 94 police precincts in Northern Cape, 37 are rated A or B (Safe to Very Safe), while 43 are rated D or F (High Risk). Crime increased by 1.5% compared to the previous year.
Cities in Northern Cape
Namakwa
ZF Mgcawu (Upington)
Kimberley (Frances Baard)
John Taolo Gaetsewe (Kuruman)
Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar)
Northern Cape Crime Trend (2018-2025)
All Precincts in Northern Cape (by Crime Rate)
| Precinct | City | Population | Crimes | Rate | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberley | Kimberley (Frances Baard) | 31,025 | 3,959 | 17,015 | F (1) |
| Upington | ZF Mgcawu (Upington) | 17,727 | 2,136 | 16,066 | F (1) |
| Douglas | Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar) | 8,022 | 924 | 15,358 | F (1) |
| Springbok | Namakwa | 6,475 | 654 | 13,467 | F (2) |
| Galeshewe | Kimberley (Frances Baard) | 31,025 | 3,050 | 13,109 | F (2) |
| Nababeep | Namakwa | 6,475 | 535 | 11,012 | F (3) |
| Postmasburg | ZF Mgcawu (Upington) | 17,727 | 1,445 | 10,870 | F (3) |
| Rosedale | ZF Mgcawu (Upington) | 17,727 | 1,309 | 9,844 | F (5) |
| De Aar | Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar) | 8,022 | 574 | 9,536 | F (5) |
| Sunrise | Pixley Ka Seme (De Aar) | 8,022 | 570 | 9,474 | F (5) |
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