Bothithong Crime Statistics

Bothithong, John Taolo Gaetsewe (Kuruman), Northern Cape — Latest SAPS Crime Data

B75/100

Safe

Total Crimes

131

+0.8% vs 2024

Crime Rate

899

per 100k

Safety Score

75/100

Grade B — Safe

Population

19,461

Crime Breakdown — Bothithong (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	40	30.5%
Rape	contact	23	17.6%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	17	13.0%
Attempted murder	contact	16	12.2%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	11	8.4%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	9	6.9%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	9	6.9%
Burglary at residential premises	property	8	6.1%
Murder	contact	8	6.1%
Common assault	contact	7	5.3%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	7	5.3%
Arson	contact-related	5	3.8%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	4	3.1%
Kidnapping	contact	3	2.3%
Common robbery	contact	1	0.8%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	1	0.8%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	1	0.8%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	1	0.8%
Stock Theft	property	1	0.8%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	0.8%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	0	0.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police action	detected	0	0.0%
Shoplifting	other-serious	0	0.0%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Bothithong Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Bothithong Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Bothithong Safe?

Yes, Bothithong is relatively safe.

Bothithong scores 75/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade B (Safe). With a crime rate of 899 per 100,000 people, Bothithong sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Bothithong can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-71%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

+0.8%

Relatively stable

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

31% of all crime

Rank in John Taolo Gaetsewe (Kuruman)

7/13

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Bothithong

In 2025, Bothithong recorded 131 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Bothithong is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 40 reported cases (30.5% of all crime in Bothithong), followed by Rape at 23 cases (17.6%) and Burglary at non-residential premises at 17 cases (13.0%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Bothithong has increased by 0.8%, indicating a worsening trend for the Bothithong area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Bothithong?

The most reported crimes in Bothithong are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (40 cases), Rape (23 cases), Burglary at non-residential premises (17 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Bothithong compare to other areas in John Taolo Gaetsewe (Kuruman)?

Bothithong has a crime rate of 899 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in John Taolo Gaetsewe (Kuruman), Dingleton is safer with a rate of 0 per 100k.

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Other Precincts in John Taolo Gaetsewe (Kuruman)

Precinct	Population	Crimes	Rate	Safety
Dingleton	19,461	0	0	N/A (0)
Heuningvlei	19,461	22	149	A (97)
Van Zylsrus	19,461	25	170	A (96)
Severn	19,461	73	498	A (86)
Siyathemba	19,461	79	540	A (84)
Deben	19,461	97	663	A (82)
Olifantshoek	19,461	129	884	B (76)
Tsineng	19,461	209	1,434	C (63)
Wrenchville	19,461	245	1,680	C (58)
Batlharos	19,461	473	3,242	F (34)