Heuningvlei Crime Statistics

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

A97/100

Very Safe

Total Crimes

-33.3% vs 2024

Crime Rate

149

per 100k

Safety Score

97/100

Grade A — Very Safe

Population

19,461

Crime Breakdown — Heuningvlei (2025)

Crime Category	Group	Cases	% of Total
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm	contact	7	31.8%
Burglary at non-residential premises	property	4	18.2%
Attempted Sexual Offences	contact	3	13.6%
Burglary at residential premises	property	3	13.6%
All theft not mentioned elsewhere	other-serious	1	4.5%
Attempted murder	contact	1	4.5%
Commercial Crime	other-serious	1	4.5%
Common assault	contact	1	4.5%
Culpable homicide	other-serious	1	4.5%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunition	detected	1	4.5%
Malicious damage to property	contact-related	1	4.5%
Rape	contact	1	4.5%
Robbery at non-residential premises	contact	1	4.5%
Stock Theft	property	1	4.5%
Abduction	contact	0	0.0%
Arson	contact-related	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%
Crimen Injuria	contact-related	0	0.0%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs	detected	0	0.0%
Drug-Related Crime	detected	0	0.0%
Kidnapping	contact	0	0.0%
Murder	contact	0	0.0%
Neglect and ill-treatment of children	contact	0	0.0%
Other aggravated robbery	other-serious	0	0.0%
Public violence	contact-related	0	0.0%
Robbery at residential premises	contact	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%
Theft out of or from motor vehicle	property	0	0.0%
Truck hijacking	contact	0	0.0%

Heuningvlei Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Heuningvlei Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Heuningvlei Safe?

Yes, Heuningvlei is relatively safe.

Heuningvlei scores 97/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade A (Very Safe). With a crime rate of 149 per 100,000 people, Heuningvlei sits well below the national average. Residents and visitors in Heuningvlei can generally feel secure, though standard urban precautions still apply.

vs National Average

-95%

Well below average

Year-on-Year

-33.3%

Crime decreasing

Top Crime

Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm

32% of all crime

Rank in John Taolo Gaetsewe (Kuruman)

1/13

Among safest

Crime breakdown in Heuningvlei

In 2025, Heuningvlei recorded 22 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Heuningvlei is Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm with 7 reported cases (31.8% of all crime in Heuningvlei), followed by Burglary at non-residential premises at 4 cases (18.2%) and Attempted Sexual Offences at 3 cases (13.6%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Heuningvlei has decreased by 33.3%, a positive sign for the Heuningvlei community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Heuningvlei?

The most reported crimes in Heuningvlei are Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm (7 cases), Burglary at non-residential premises (4 cases), Attempted Sexual Offences (3 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

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

Heuningvlei has a crime rate of 149 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)
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)
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)