Deben Crime Statistics

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

A82/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

-15.7% vs 2024

Crime Rate

663

per 100k

Safety Score

82/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

19,461

Crime Breakdown — Deben (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	24	24.7%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	20	20.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	16	16.5%
Attempted murder	contact	11	11.3%
Common assault	contact	11	11.3%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	8	8.2%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	7	7.2%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	7	7.2%
Rape	contact	7	7.2%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	5	5.2%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	3	3.1%
Murder	contact	3	3.1%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	1	1.0%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	1.0%
Kidnapping	contact	1	1.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	1	1.0%
Sexual Assault	contact	1	1.0%
Stock Theft	property	1	1.0%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	1	1.0%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	0	0.0%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Bank Robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Carjacking	contact	0	0.0%
Common robbery	contact	0	0.0%
Contact Sexual Offences	contact	0	0.0%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	0	0.0%
Robbery of cash in transit	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%

Deben Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Deben Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Deben Safe?

Yes, Deben is relatively safe.

Deben scores 82/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 663 per 100,000 people, Deben sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Deben can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-78%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-15.7%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

25% of all crime

Rank in John Taolo Gaetsewe (Kuruman)

5/13

Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Deben

In 2025, Deben recorded 97 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Deben is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 24 reported cases (24.7% of all crime in Deben), followed by All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 20 cases (20.6%) and Burglary at residential premises at 16 cases (16.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Deben has decreased by 15.7%, a positive sign for the Deben community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Deben?

The most reported crimes in Deben are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (24 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (20 cases), Burglary at residential premises (16 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Deben has a crime rate of 663 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)
Olifantshoek	19,461	129	884	B (76)
Bothithong	19,461	131	899	B (75)
Tsineng	19,461	209	1,434	C (63)
Wrenchville	19,461	245	1,680	C (58)
Batlharos	19,461	473	3,242	F (34)